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Ash, debris clog scenic Sajek Valley after inferno

The Rangamati tourist hotspot of Sajek Valley – known for its picturesque views of cloud-strewn landscapes – has been devastated by a fire. Thirty-four hotels, seven restaurants, 19 stores, and 35 homes of the Lushai and Tripura communities were gutted on Monday.

A view of Ruilui Para in Rangamati’s Sajek on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025 shows the debris left behind after a blaze gutted most of the hotels in the area. Photo: Samir Mallik
A view of Ruilui Para in Rangamati’s Sajek on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025 shows the debris left behind after a blaze gutted most of the hotels in the area. Photo: Samir Mallik
A view of Ruilui Para in Rangamati’s Sajek on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025 shows the debris left behind after a blaze gutted most of the hotels in the area. Photo: Samir Mallik
A view of Ruilui Para in Rangamati’s Sajek on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025 shows the debris left behind after a blaze gutted most of the hotels in the area. Photo: Samir Mallik
A view of Ruilui Para in Rangamati’s Sajek on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025 shows the debris left behind after a blaze gutted most of the hotels in the area. Photo: Samir Mallik
A view of Ruilui Para in Rangamati’s Sajek on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025 shows the debris left behind after a blaze gutted most of the hotels in the area. Photo: Samir Mallik
A day ago, Sajek’s Ruilui Para was filled with tourists crowding its hotels and restaurants. But on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025, only dust and debris remain. Photo: Samir Mallik
A day ago, Sajek’s Ruilui Para was filled with tourists crowding its hotels and restaurants. But on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025, only dust and debris remain. Photo: Samir Mallik
A day ago, Sajek’s Ruilui Para was filled with tourists crowding its hotels and restaurants. But on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025, only dust and debris remain. Photo: Samir Mallik
A day ago, Sajek’s Ruilui Para was filled with tourists crowding its hotels and restaurants. But on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025, only dust and debris remain. Photo: Samir Mallik
A day ago, Sajek’s Ruilui Para was filled with tourists crowding its hotels and restaurants. But on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025, only dust and debris remain. Photo: Samir Mallik
A day ago, Sajek’s Ruilui Para was filled with tourists crowding its hotels and restaurants. But on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025, only dust and debris remain. Photo: Samir Mallik
Fire Service workers are still conducting rescue operations at the gutted Sajek Valley tourist centre on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025. Photo: Samir Mallik
Fire Service workers are still conducting rescue operations at the gutted Sajek Valley tourist centre on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025. Photo: Samir Mallik
Many members of the Lushai and Tripura ethnic communities lost their homes in the massive blaze on Monday. They spent the night without a roof over their heads, bundled up among whatever belongings they were able to save. Photo: Samir Mallik
Many members of the Lushai and Tripura ethnic communities lost their homes in the massive blaze on Monday. They spent the night without a roof over their heads, bundled up among whatever belongings they were able to save. Photo: Samir Mallik
Many members of the Lushai and Tripura ethnic communities lost their homes in the massive blaze on Monday. They spent the night without a roof over their heads, bundled up among whatever belongings they were able to save. Photo: Samir Mallik
Many members of the Lushai and Tripura ethnic communities lost their homes in the massive blaze on Monday. They spent the night without a roof over their heads, bundled up among whatever belongings they were able to save. Photo: Samir Mallik
Many members of the Lushai and Tripura ethnic communities lost their homes in the massive blaze on Monday. They spent the night without a roof over their heads, bundled up among whatever belongings they were able to save. Photo: Samir Mallik
Many members of the Lushai and Tripura ethnic communities lost their homes in the massive blaze on Monday. They spent the night without a roof over their heads, bundled up among whatever belongings they were able to save. Photo: Samir Mallik

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Published : 25 Feb 2025, 08:40 PM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 05:46 PM

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