Soon after a fire was reported at the Secretariat complex here on Tuesday evening, a clash erupted between protestors who arrived at the spot and police personnel. Chief Secretary Vishwas Mehta intervened when media persons and protestors tried to enter the building premises.
A fire was reported in the protocol section of the General Administration Department in the Secretariat which led to the gutting of several office files. The fire occurred at a time when the National investigation Agency demanded some documents from the protocol officer in connection with the gold smuggling case. Opposition parties cried foul and alleged a deliberate attempt to destroy evidence and protect the perpetrators.
However, Chief Secretary told media that a fair probe will be conducted into the incident and more details are being looked into.
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