Jun 07, Kathmandu - Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Badri Prasad Pandey has inspected the Bamka Bazaar area of ​​his home district Bajura, which was destroyed by fire.

Minister Pandey, who arrived in Bajura from Kathmandu immediately after receiving information about the fire, inspected the Bamka Bazaar area, which was damaged by fire. During the inspection, he took information about the condition of the houses, shops and other structures that were destroyed by fire.

A massive fire broke out at the Navadurga Hotel in Bamka Bazaar on Friday after a gas cylinder exploded. Nearly 40 shops in Bamka Bazar were completely destroyed in the fire. Local residents have demanded relief and reconstruction assistance from the government, citing huge economic losses.