The family members were out for pandal hopping. Only Sachi Rani Mallik was there inside the house and she was rescued. District Disaster Magement Authority, Cachar, has stated that short circuit caused the fire and it was accentuated when three cylinders kept in the house exploded. Parimal Suklabaidya, Minister for PWD, Fisheries, Excise etc, Rakesh Roushan, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Cachar and Dr Rajdeep Roy, spokesperson, BJP, Assam Pradesh, rushed to the spot. They have assured that necessary assistance will be provided to the family.