Vasco: Police have registered an FIR against unidentified persons in connection with the massive fire that gutted over 100 ready-made garment shops at the modern municipal market complex on Wednesday night.The FIR has been registered under Sections 326(f) and 326(g) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deal with mischief by fire or explosive substances causing damage to property, and Section 125, which pertains to acts endangering the life or personal safety of others.In his complaint, PI Vaibhav Naik stated that an unidentified person set fire to shops in the market complex, causing the blaze to spread and engulf other shops on the premises.The investigation is under way under the supervision of Vasco subdivision superintendent of police Gurudas Kadam.Meanwhile, the govt-appointed scrutiny committee will begin verifying claims for losses from 10am on Friday at the conference hall of the Mormugao Municipal Council.Claimants who have submitted their names have been asked to appear before the committee with supporting documents, including invoices, bills, proof of ownership or occupation, stock and inventory details, and other records substantiating their claimed losses.
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