Panic briefly struck the Rajasthan Secretariat as a fire erupted in the News Section of the Department of Information and Public Relations due to a short circuit in an electrical switchboard. Smoke quickly spread, causing chaos among employees and officials. Security personnel and the Fire Department responded promptly, bringing the fire under control without any casualties or significant property damage.
Heightened security measures were put in place at the Secretariat following the incident. Officials from the DIPR department are assessing the situation, inspecting computers, official documents, and equipment for any damage. An investigation has been initiated to determine the exact cause of the fire and review safety arrangements to prevent future incidents.
A similar fire incident occurred last year at the same location, where fire brigade personnel contained the blaze within half an hour, preventing it from spreading to other offices. The cause was suspected to be a short circuit, damaging government files and furniture. The current investigation will confirm the precise reason behind the recent fire outbreak.
