Wheat crop burnt in Khara village

Our Correspondent Tarn Taran, April 24 Standing wheat crop on half acre of land was burnt down in Khara village on Friday, 30 km from here, following an alleged spark in the electricity line passing over the fields. A...

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Updated At : 11:39 AM Apr 25, 2020 IST

Our Correspondent

Tarn Taran, April 24

Standing wheat crop on half acre of land was burnt down in Khara village on Friday, 30 km from here, following an alleged spark in the electricity line passing over the fields. A short circuit is suspected to be the cause behind the fire. People from the surrounding areas came out to extinguish the fire. Iqbal Singh, owner of the wheat crop, said as he was readying for harvesting the crop the spark of power line burnt the crop. The Sarhali police reached the spot and initiated proceedings. Jatinder Singh, Superintending Engineer, Powercom, refused to comment on the matter saying that he was unaware of the incident.