Fire Devastates Aadhaar Centre in Morigaon, Assam

A fire erupted on Tuesday at the Aadhaar Centre located in Morigaon district of Assam, engulfing the premises and destroying much of the equipment housed there. The blaze was reported to have started in the early hours, and emergency services were dispatched promptly to contain the spread. Firefighters managed to control the fire within a few hours, but the damage to the centre’s infrastructure and biometric devices was extensive.

Preliminary reports indicate that the incident caused a temporary halt in Aadhaar enrolment and verification services in the region. Authorities have not yet released details on the cause of the fire, but investigations are underway. The incident has raised concerns about the security and maintenance of government facilities across the state.

Local officials have assured residents that steps will be taken to restore services as soon as possible and to investigate the incident thoroughly. The Assam government has pledged support for rebuilding the damaged centre and ensuring that future operations are safeguarded against similar incidents.