Pramesh S Jain
Prompt action by personnel attached to Wilson Garden Police Station helped avert a major fire accident at a transport godown in Sudhama Nagar on Thursday evening, saving goods worth an estimated Rs.1 crore.
The incident occurred around 4.30 pm at the A-1 Express Transport Godown when a member of the public noticed flames emerging from the premises and alerted the Namma 112 Emergency Helpline.
Acting on the information,Namma 112 personnel immediately informed the Hoysala-20 and Hoysala-21 patrol teams attached to Wilson Garden Police Station.
Assistant Sub-Inspectors Srikantaiah and Altaf Hussain Dakhani,along with Police Constable Nagappa,rushed to the spot and found that the fire had already begun spreading inside the godown.
Recognising the gravity of the situation,the police personnel arranged a public water tanker and began firefighting operations even before firefighters arrived.
They also moved several cars and motorcycles parked nearby to safety,preventing the blaze from spreading to adjacent vehicles and properties.
Personnel from the Fire and Emergency Services Department later reached the spot and brought the fire under complete control.
No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident. Police said goods valued at approximately Rs.1 crore were saved from destruction due to the timely intervention of the Hoysala teams.
The incident highlighted the preparedness and quick response of the Bengaluru City Police,whose coordinated efforts played a crucial role in preventing substantial property loss and ensuring public safety.
