Movie theatre gutted in fire in Gadag

GADAG: A movie theatre in Gadag was gutted in a fire caused due to a suspected electrical short circuit, on Monday. The Shanti Talkies theatre was completely damaged, with the interior, including chairs, screen, speakers, and AC, reduced to ashes.

The fire brigade arrived and prevented the fire from spreading to the entire building, averting a bigger disaster. The incident occurred in the morning, leaving the theatre owner and staff in shock.

The Betageri police are investigating the cause of the fire as the exact reason behind the blaze is yet to be determined.