ITANAGAR, Apr 13:

In a tragic incident, a father and son were charred to death yesterday
when wildfire engulfed them in a remote village under Kalaktang
subdivision of West Kameng District. The deceased were identified as
Sonam Dorjee, 49, and Kejang Dorjee, 16, from R-Pam village under the
sub-division.

Till late this evening, investigation which is on is yet to ascertain
the cause of the accident. The bodies of the dead were sent for
post-mortem and later handed over to family members for the last
rituals.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu has expressed shock over the unfortunate
incident and announced immediate ex-gratia relief of Rs. 4 lakhs each
to the next of kin of the deceased. He conveyed his deepest
condolences and extended solidarity with the bereaved family members.

While appealing the people to be cautious during dry season, Khandu
also warned miscreants responsible for such man-made disasters with
strict measures as per law. He categorically pointed that the wildfire
not only destroys the rich vegetation but also makes the soil
vulnerable for natural catastrophe.

“We have seen similar incidences in the past where people’s lives were
lost due to forest fire caused due to negligence of few. Such
incidences has to be immediately checked and people responsible for
forest fire should be immediately booked,” the Chief Minister said in
strong terms.

He directed DC West Kameng to immediately release the admissible
ex-gratia as per norms to the bereaved family members and ascertain
the cause behind the fire that claimed two precious lives.

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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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