Uttarakhand Forest Fire: 4 Arrested, Chief Minister Assures Strict Action

As forest fires continue to pose a serious threat in Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasised the state's commitment to bringing the situation under control.

Four people were arrested for allegedly setting fire to the Gangolihat range forest in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.

The accused were identified as Piyush Singh, Ayush Singh, Rahul Singh and Ankit.

According to the Sarpanch of Jakhani Upreti and Bhandari villages informed that the four accused had set fire in the Gangolihat range forest on May 3.