Inferno razes house
Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Ukhrul, January 22 2024:
A house belonging to Chinaohei Ngalung was razed by an inferno yesterday evening at Ringui village in Ukhrul district.
The Zingtun Tangkhul Katamnao Long (ZTKL) said that the entire house and all of its possessions worth more than Rs 40 lakhs were destroyed by the inferno which was suspected to be caused by a short circuit.
ZTKL informed that due to the villagers' quick intervention, the fire was contained before it could spread to other houses.
The student body expressed sympathy and solidarity for the victim's family amid this tragic phase.
ZTKL urged all the authorities concerned to investigate the incident and corresponding damages and provide relief to the affected family.
It also appealed to the villagers and the neighbouring community to provide the victim's family all possible assistance.
To ensure the safety and security of the people and their properties in the area, ZTKL appealed to the Government to open a fire sub- station in the vicinity of LM-Block as remedial measures at the earliest.
Meanwhile, an FIR has been lodged in connection with the incident in the Somdal Police Station in Ukhrul district.