Dibrugarh: A devastating fire occurred at Laho village under the Dadam area in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tirap district, completely destroying two houses belonging to Tanwang Hakhun and Wanghat Kamhua.
The incident took place around 9:30 pm on March 26.
The house of Wanghat Kamhua was under construction under the PMAY (Modi Housing Scheme) as an MIB-type building.
According to reports, the fire originated in the residence of Tanwang Hakhun and rapidly spread, engulfing both houses and reducing them to ashes.
The affected families suffered a total loss of property, including essential household items, traditional valuables such as local litto and litchap, and important documents.
Both families had residential structures comprising two MIB-type buildings and two traditional local houses.
In addition, one house belonging to Photi Hakhun was deliberately dismantled as a preventive measure to stop the fire from spreading to nearby properties.
Preliminary findings indicate that the cause of the fire was an electrical short circuit.
The incident has been officially recorded at Dadam Police Station, and further investigation is underway.
Upon receiving the news, Khonsa West MLA Chakat Aboh promptly dispatched a relief team to the site, led by public leader Pentom Kamhua, with essential commodities and household items.
She also assured that necessary construction materials, such as CGI sheets, would be provided in due course to assist the affected families in their rehabilitation.