Karbak donates CGI sheets, cash to fire victims

LIROMOBA, Oct 24: Local MLA Nyamar Karbak along with former minister Lijum Ronya and public leaders of Liromoba circle visited the fire ravaged Bole village near here on Wednesday and distributed relief items to the victims.
A devastating fire that broke out at Bole village on 9 October had gutted nearly five houses. Though no human casualty was reported, livestock and properties worth lakhs were reportedly damaged by the inferno.
As immediate financial assistance, Karbak gave away Rs 20,000 in cash to all the five families that were affected by the fire, while an additional aid of Rs 5000 per family was also distributed by Yomcha Additional Deputy Commissioner, Atul Tayeng.
Besides helping the victims with cash, MLA Karbak also donated 50 pieces of CGI sheets to all the victims.
While interacting with the fire victims and villagers, Karbak appealed them to stay alert to avoid such fire mishap in the future, especially when the dry season is approaching.
He also distributed solar lamps and grocery items to all the households of the village.