Neiphiu Rio – Chief Minister, Nagaland:

Made an aeriel survey of the latest forest fire situation at Dzukou valley today.

Seeing the tremendous joint efforts by all concerned to tackle the situation, I am hopeful that the fire will soon be doused.

The destruction of God-given beauty and resources of the Dzukou valley is sad.

I hope we will all strive to support the efforts of preserving and promoting the rich biodiversity of the valley and learn to live in harmony with nature.