Major fire averted at BHU museum

Varanasi, June 8 (UNI) Timely action by curator and support staff helped in preventing a major fire at the Bharat Kala Bhawan museum at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) here today.

The curator and support staff of the museum spotted a short-circuit near the electric panel and immediately switched off the main electric supply, official sources said.

The smoke billowing due to electric sparks was promptly brought under control by the staff present there.

A large number of the foreign tourists were present inside the museum which showcases rare manuscripts and other relics.

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