Manipur landslide: 14 dead, over 60 feared trapped as rescue ops continue

PM Modi Reviews Situation!

The Manipur Landslide has killed around 14 people and around 60 have been trapped inside the debris where a massive landslide has caused havoc. 

According to the statement given by the DGP P Doungel said, 23 people were brought out of the debris out of which 14 were found dead, ANI reported. Not confirmed how many are buried but as of now 60 people including villagers, army and railway personnel, and labourers are believed to be buried, DGP Doungel added. 

As per the information, the Troops of Indian Army Assam Rifles and Territorial Army continued the rescue operations to save the landslide-hit Noney throughout the day. The incident occurred in the general area of Tupul railway station of Noney district, Manipur in spite of inclement weather.

On Thursday Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the landslide situation caused due to incessant rainfall in Manipur with Chief Minister N Biren Singh and assured full possible support from the central government.

Meanwhile, President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday also condoled the loss of lives of civilians and armed forces personnel due to a landslide in Manipur and prayed for the safety of people for whom rescue operation was underway.

According to an official statement, full-scale rescue operations are in progress by columns of the Indian Army and Assam Rifles.