Sana Konung appeals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 26 2020:
Uttra Shanglen Sana Konung has drawn the attention of CM N Biren Singh to two trees worshipped by locals as "Uningthou Machin Manao" which were hacked by unknown individuals a couple days back.
The twin tree which has been in existence since ancestral times is located some 7 kms from Yumnam Khunou has been cut by about 80 per cent and and currently risks falling over anytime, informed a letter addressed to
the CM.
A similar incident had taken place and the inner portion of the tree was hacked.
However, the culprits were apprehended and a replacement sapling was grown and necessary rituals performed.
Unfortunately, a few days back, the larger of the twin tree was found hacked with the culprits still at large.
The area where the trees are growing fall under reserved area of Forest Division.
In this regard, it has appealed to the CM and authority concerned to punish the wrongdoers in accordance with law so that such incidents are avoided in the future.
It has also sought the assistance of the Forest Department in reviving the damaged tree(s) .