AGARTALA, Jan 7 (TIWN): A straw-carrying vehicle caught in a fire causing over Rs. 40,000 in losses for the driver.

Fire Brigade official said, the incident triggered tension. Although they were able to control the fire but already it caused massive losses for the driver.

“We are measuring the losses of the driver which might help him in compensating him later”, said the official.

The driver has been identified as Jubaraj Das.