In a shocking incident the heavily used Alkapuri underpass (Garnala) near Railway station suddenly went up in flames on Wednesday afternoon. Big fire was reported and thick smoke was seen coming out from both side of the tunnel as people rushed for safety after seeing the intensity of the flames. Railway traffic was also disrupted briefly due to the incident and resumed later after fire brigade doused the flames. The main reason behind the incident is said to be short circuit. Fire brigade reached the spot and controlled the fire with lots of efforts. Traffic was disrupted in the area as people also rushed to see the blaze. The fire was reported near platform no. 6 and information was given to the Deputy Station Sup

Author-Shlok Talati