‘Very sad day for us’: Arson scorches Assam ‘forest man’ Jadav Payeng’s jungle; family fights flames to save it

Miscreants set fire to the Molai Kathoni 2.0 forest, a vital green cover cultivated by Jadav Payeng and his daughter on a Brahmaputra sandbar. The blaze caused extensive damage, destroying bird nests and impacting wildlife, despite efforts by Payeng's daughter and villagers to control the flames. This incident highlights ongoing threats to the protected area.

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Dec 30, 2025 - 16:42
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‘Very sad day for us’: Arson scorches Assam ‘forest man’ Jadav Payeng’s jungle; family fights flames to save it
Miscreants set fire to the Molai Kathoni 2.0 forest, a vital green cover cultivated by Jadav Payeng and his daughter on a Brahmaputra sandbar. The blaze caused extensive damage, destroying bird nests and impacting wildlife, despite efforts by Payeng's daughter and villagers to control the flames. This incident highlights ongoing threats to the protected area.

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