Fire Near Margherita Station Halts Train Movement

A major fire near Margherita Railway Station on Thursday destroyed several makeshift houses belonging to railway workers and forced the temporary suspension of train services. The Ledo–Guwahati Intercity train was cancelled as a safety measure.

No injuries were reported, but multiple temporary homes were reduced to ashes. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and assessing the damage. Displaced workers now await relief and shelter arrangements, raising renewed concerns over safety in informal railway settlements.