According to local sources, Manik Chandra Das had been associated with various religious kirtan and Kabigan programmes for many years. Through his performances, he had earned considerable recognition in the area. He had reportedly been unwell for the past few days and used to have his dinner and go to bed early in the evening due to his illness. Recounting the incident, the deceased's son, Sanjit Das, said that his father had finished dinner and gone to sleep. Other family members had also completed their dinner and gone to bed at around 11 pm. However, the silence of the night was suddenly shattered when flames began spreading throughout the house. Within moments, the fire took a devastating turn and engulfed the entire residential house. After receiving information about the incident, fire and emergency service personnel rushed to the spot and managed to bring the fire under control. However, by then, Manik Chandra Das had already lost his life after being severely burnt in the fire. Police also reached the spot and initiated an investigation. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. As a senior Kabiyal, Manik Chandra Das shared a close emotional bond with many people in the locality. His religious kirtan and Kabigan performances had once been a major attraction among the people of the area. His tragic demise has left the residents of Damdama Daspalli deeply saddened and shocked.