ITANAGAR, Nov 22:Chief Minister Pema Khandu has expressed grief over the death of at least five persons in a devastating fire mishap that occurred at Kudung Barang Colony in Old Ziro, Lower Subansiri district, Tuesdayevening.

While condoling the death of the unfortunate victims, Khandu has directed the district administration to provide relief to those injured and ascertain the identities of the deceased. After identification of the deceased, he said that they may be provided ex-gratia as permitted under administrative rules.

“Loss of life in any circumstance is a great and irreparable loss. While expressing solidarity with the victims, let’s ensure that proper care is taken of the bereaved family members,” Khandu assured.

He also asked the concerned department to assess the loss of property and provide temporary shelter to those who have lost their dwellings.

“The fact that this incident follows another that occurred just a couple of days ago at Hari village on Sunday is quite alarming and calls for rigid precautionary measures on part of the people, especially during the winters. The administration, police or the government can only intervene in the aftermath. Preventing fire mishaps is utterly the sole responsibility of the dwellers,” Khandu pointed and appealed all to strictly follow fire-safety measures and remain vigilant while burning lamps for light and fire for warmth and cooking. 

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee has also conveyed deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and urge upon the State Government to make all necessary precautionary measures to avoid such fire incident in near future to safeguard the life and properties of the innocent people and also urge upon to give compensation to the bereaved family members at the earliest.         

Further, APCC strongly condemned the brutal murder of the senior journalist Sudip Datta Bhaumick at Agartala.

Such inhuman act to silence the voice of free press in the country and an assault on the freedom of press is highly condemnable. This is a reminder of the increasing violence towards media persons across India. APCC appealed the Tripura Government for expeditious investigation and to ensure timely justice to the bereaved family by bringing the culprit to book “to face the full force of the law.”

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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