Itanagar, May 16: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik on Saturday presented the ‘Governor’s Citation’ along with a cash award of Rs 20,000 to Minati Dakuya, a staff member of Lok Bhavan, Itanagar, in recognition of her timely action that helped avert a major fire accident in the Lok Bhavan Complex.
The award was presented in a brief function at the Lok Bhavan, where the Governor commended Minati Dakuya for her exemplary sense of civic responsibility, dedication to duty, and concern for public safety.
Praising her courage and alertness, the Governor said her actions serve as an inspiration to all officials and staff members of Governor’s Secretariat. He emphasized that every individual must remain sensitive and responsive towards people in need and should act with responsibility, courage, and humanity during emergencies instead of remaining silent spectators. “Timely action, even by a single person, can save lives and prevent major tragedies,” he remarked.
Referring to the incident, the Governor said Minati Dakuya’s presence of mind and swift response should encourage others to stay vigilant, extend help to those in distress, and uphold the spirit of public service and compassion.
According to official information, the incident occurred on May 8 at around 7:30 pm when Minati Dakuya noticed an electrical fire erupting from a nearby electric pole in Sector-B. Realizing the danger of the fire spreading to nearby residential quarters, she immediately alerted the Electricity Department and persistently followed up to ensure that the power supply was disconnected without delay.
Her prompt intervention successfully prevented what could have turned into a major fire accident, officials said.