Imphal, March 10 -- Blazes at the museum constructed at the Shimreishang-Maitonphi Park in Phungcham village of Ukhrul district, Manipur, destroyed the entire collection of Naga folk tale sculptures, officials have confirmed on Monday.

Report says, the blaze that occurred in the afternoon on Sunday, burned down many important items, including the engraved sculptures of the Naga folk tale lovers, 'Ashang and Aton' installed inside the museum .

The Convener of the Yangreiram Beautification Society (YBS), Rathing Horam, said that the local villagers had installed the sculpture of the two legendary lovers (Ashang & Aton) in the traditional mini museum on May 11, 2018.

The Tangkhul Nagas in Manipur honour Ashang and Aton as the legendary fi...