Itanagar: At least 14 people lost their lives and several others were missing when a massive landslide triggered by heavy rains hit a labour camp in Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh today.
14 bodies have been retrieved from the spot along with one injured person, official sources said. Two other workers are feared to be trapped in the debris.
The incident occurred at around 3.30 am when 17 labourers engaged in construction work were inside the camp in Thamla, about four km away from Tawang town, bordering China, Additional Deputy Commissioner (headquarters) Lod Gambo said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives. In a message, the Prime Minister extended his condolences to the bereaved families.
The PWD road between New Lebrang and government higher secondary school has also been blocked due to landslide while damage to residential buildings has been reported from the area.
Power department officials said restoration work could not be started due to the continuous rains and both the power stations had been shut down.
14 bodies have been retrieved from the spot along with one injured person, official sources said. Two other workers are feared to be trapped in the debris.
The incident occurred at around 3.30 am when 17 labourers engaged in construction work were inside the camp in Thamla, about four km away from Tawang town, bordering China, Additional Deputy Commissioner (headquarters) Lod Gambo said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives. In a message, the Prime Minister extended his condolences to the bereaved families.
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The PWD road between New Lebrang and government higher secondary school has also been blocked due to landslide while damage to residential buildings has been reported from the area.
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Power department officials said restoration work could not be started due to the continuous rains and both the power stations had been shut down.
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