Cheiraoching catches fire
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 12 2020:
A portion of Cheiraoching went up in flames this afternoon but was soon controlled before it could spread to nearby areas.
The fire was doused off before it could do any major damage due to prompt action of Forest Department and Joint Forest Management Committee, informed a source.
On the other hand, three persons who are said to be involved in setting afire a portion of Nongmaiching Hills have been arrested today along with some materials/equipment they used in hunting animals.
According to information received from Forest Department, the trio were involved in igniting bushfire and hunting animals.
As such, a case has been registered against them.
The trio were arrested by the Nongmaiching Hills Range Forest Officer and his team along with members of the Joint Forest Management Committee, Naharup.