Sugnu Inferno
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 26 2013 :
At least four Grocery Shops and a tea Stall were razed to the ground in a devastating fire which broke out at B.Salemphai Village under Sugnu Police Station in Chandel District at around 10.30 pm on Tuesday.
Goods and other properties lost in the fire were estimated to cost around Rs 20 lakh.
The building of the Shops destroyed in the fire were owned by Seijamang Haokip S/o (L) Onkhopao Haokip of B.Salemphai and they were attached to his residence.
The owners of the Shops have been identified as Khatngam Baite of Sahumphai Village, Lucy Baite of Sugnu Tribal, Ranjita Chando of Serou and Subodh Chando of Serou.
Meanwhile, Th.Haokhothang Baite, Chief of B.Salemphai Village has expressed shock over the gesture of Assam Rifles posted a few metres away from the spot for not responding in times of emergency.
Further, he also appealed to the Individuals, Organisations and concerned Govt.authorities for extending reliefs to the fire victims .