Overview
- The fire broke out Monday in a third-floor property room at the Nampally Criminal Court and was confined before it spread.
- Two fire engines and on-site firefighters responded quickly and extinguished the blaze with no reported injuries.
- Police have launched a formal investigation and early findings point to a suspected short circuit in the property room.
- Officials say some court property was damaged and a detailed assessment of seized evidence and records is under way.
- The incident has prompted inspections of electrical systems and building safety as authorities evaluate potential impacts on case handling and court schedules.