AGARTALA, Oct 25 (TIWN): Many shops had been burnt at Battala market on Laxmi puja late night.

Till 4 am today early morning total 11 shops were burnt. The burning episode has caused crores of losses.

However, the cause of the fire could not be known yet. Whether from short circuit the fire sparked out or any intrigue worked behind it, police is now investigating the matter.