Mahottari: Property worth Rs 500,000 was gutted in a fire that took place in Gaushala Municipality of Mahottari district.
The incident occurred when the fire broke out at local Bechan Mahato's tailoring shop at Imali Bazaar of Gaushala Municipality-11.
The cause of the fire has not been confirmed. However, according to Police Inspector Bhola Bhatta, fire that was lit outside the shop could have been its source.
The fire that broke out on Tuesday night compromised four sewing machines and a motorcycle (Ja 6 Pa 8302), which were completely burnt, confirmed the Gaushala-based Area Police Office.
Further investigation into the case is underway, said police.