TURA, Feb 17 - The only secondary school along with the upper primary school in Mibonpara village in South Garo Hills mysteriously caught fire on Feb 14. While local villagers stated that there was nothing suspicious reported during the night, the Achik Youth Council (AYC) has sought a thorough inquiry into the matter.
The fire incident took place at about 1 am in the ninght. �We are shocked to hear of the two schools being gutted in a mysterious fire. The secondary school is the only one in the area and caters to education for many nearby villages. We want a magisterial inquiry into the fire and if foul play is involved, the guilty should be taken to task,� said AYC president, Silning D Sangma.
SP of South Garo Hills, Abraham T Sangma said, �It seems strange that the fire took place only in the schools. I have asked the SDPO of Chokpot to do a thorough investigation. If there is wrongdoing involved, we will file a case and act accordingly.�
