At least 13 houses were destroyed in a fire that broke out at a Dalit settlement in Sarlahi on Saturday.
It has been learnt that properties worth around Rs 2.6 million were gutted in the flame.
According to the District Police Office, Sarlahi, Arbind Prasad Kusaha (35) was injured in the incident.
The houses of Pradeep Hajari, Rambali Paswan, Tahir Hajari, Sheetal Hajari, Jeevan Hajari, Bhikhari Paswan, Rambiswash Hajari, Bikau Paswan, Nanad Kishor Paswan, Gagan Hajari, Saraplal Hajari, Ramnath Hajari and Bhumeshwor Sah were destroyed in the fire, DSP Madhav Prasad Budhathoki said.
The reason behind the fire is yet to be ascertained.
