In a terrible act of mischief, a fire broke out in a private school at Juria in Nagaon on Sunday.

Reportedly, the school, Gyan Bikash Bidyapith was set on fire by some miscreants. Some parts of the school were gutted down in the blaze.

Later, locals helped to douse the flames.

Nagaon police have reached the scene and an investigation is underway.