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Thalaso Karap, 64 years, Gaon Bura (GB), a resident of Chailiang village, Sunpura Circle, Lohit District; A.P. According to him, Karap clan is one of brother of chiba clan, they originally moved from Idu county. Two brothers, Tusan Mala moved to Khowekho of Anjaw district. One brother moved ahead to Hawai circle, Anjaw and became Pul clan. One brother who came at khowekho (Chiba) beared three children. One brother used to errect stone fencing near his house. While making the fencing, the precious stone called Talamzo was found and they were then known as Talampe. Another brother, Karap named his clan after a tragedy at his house when a pack of millet at a shelf got a spark and burnt the house. As the ill-effect of burning fire was not controlled, everytime they built a house it got fire by accident. Hence, they are called Karap now. Their great grand parent, Jangkhu, originally settled at Khowekho, just above Chipru, Anjaw District. Jangkhu and had 3 children, namely Sangdang, Tapro & Zekhre. Their Karap clan settled at Blum during Jangkhu. From Chingdo (Tom-mla), then he moved to Sunpura area of Lohit District; A.P. |
