Fangfar Puk (Cave) is located in the northeastern tip of Mizoram. Fangfar
can be conveniently translated as Soapstone.
The Puk is 238.10 Foot long,
having a Breath of 34 Foot at its widest area. At its highest point, it is 8.2
Foot high. The place has linkages with several myths and folktales.
In 1922, Sailova - brother of
Lalhmeta was unfortunately drowned in the nearby Tuivai River. The search team of three hundred men decided to spend
the nights in the cave. Temenga F/O Upa Tlangthangkima feels uneasy because he
was afraid that the roof-rock might fall. This, he assumed because of the
vastness of the cave. They could sleep peacefully only after clumping Bamboo (Rua) to withstand the roof.
The Indian Army is always
suspicious of the Fangfar region during the days of the Mizo rebellion. It has
to be recalled that the Mizo National Front (MNF) led a massive movement for a
sovereign state from 1966 to 1986. This suspicion is attested when I visited
the region. The rugged terrain is a conveniently suitable for guerilla training
and hideout. One strange thing is that the Wireless Telegraphy System of the
Indian Army failed to work in the region.
It is said that the stream that
flow out of the Fangfar rock have medicinal content. Many visited the Puk to
collect the soothing clear water.
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2 comments:
its very interesting description
A ngaihnawm, thlalak a hmuhnawm bawk.. Thank you much for sharing.
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