Kharibari, 17th June: An old banyan tree came crashing down during a brief but powerful storm in Kharibari.
The incident took place in the Adhikari region of Kharibari. It has been reported that a 30-year-old banyan tree collapsed in the place this morning as a result of an unexpected storm. Five shops have suffered damage as a result. Meanwhile, the Kharibari police arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the information. Later, the Tukriajhar Forest Department arrived at the spot.
The locals claimed that they were sitting under the tree. On hearing a sudden noise, they got up and left and witnessed the tree crash down. Luckily, no one was hurt in the incident.