Fire at hill side
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 18 2023:
Unknown miscreants burnt several parts of the hill in front of the Kombirei Pat, under Khongjom Mega Tourist Centre today.
The fire was noticed at around 11 am.
However, timely intervention of the fire tender vehicles of Thoubal Fire Service, police personnel of Khongjom IB Post and members of Khongjom Mega Tourist Committee put out the fire early.
The Mega Tourist Centre's secretary O Sunil said the committee was informed of the fire at around 11 am today and the committee alerted the police and the fire service.
The hill is adjacent to the Assam Rifles camp at Phundrei and the fire is believed to have been started by unknown miscreants at several parts of the hill, he said.
While no one is allowed to enter the tourist site without the permission of the committee at present, he said the miscreants must have started the fire taking advantage of the absence of proper fencing around the site and shortage of staff.
Appealing to all not to enter the site without the permission of the committee, he said persons found entering the site without permission will bear all responsibilities for any damages done to the site.