Chief's house gutted
Source: The Sangai Express
Tamenglong, February 17 2015:
Located under Tousem sub-division, Tamenglong district, a house of Tatbung village chief Hemkhojang Kuki was burnt to ashes yesterday evening, reports Jiri News Network.
The fire also destroyed the adjoining house and a waiting shed.
Fire tender from Jiribam rushed to the site and doused the fire which otherwise could have spread and caused more destruction.
ADC member Tamenglong 10/Paithol Halhing Dougel, Kuki Inpi, Jiri Tamenglong president Jangset and Pahitol chief PM Thanga visited the site and extended assistance to the village chief.
Hatlhing Dougel assured to provide GI sheets and other requirements to construct a new house.
Tatbung village chief Hemkhojang Kuki said, "We have lost everything in fire.
However, we are grateful to everyone who have shown concern and extended their assistance" .