ITANAGAR, Mar 3: Chief Minister Pema Khandu has expressed shock over the fire accident that occurred today at Dirang, in which two women namely Chogymu and Ngawang Choden died. 

The Chief Minister has expressed his heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for giving strength to them to bear the loss.

In the incident, Dorjee Sangyal sustained serious injury while four others suffered minor injuries. One injured is reported to have been evacuated to Tezpur. Also as per report, 5 sq km of area was consumed by the fire and reportedly destroyed apple orchards. 

The CM issued directives to the district administration for immediate relief to be provided to the aggrieved. The district administration has also been directed to assess the losses and provide immediate relief, ex-gratia as per the norms. 

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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