Officials said on Saturday that there have now been 25 fatalities as a result of a major landslide at a local army camp in Manipur’s ‘Noney’ district. 18 Jawans are among the deceased.
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Manipur Landslide
Officials report that 38 people are still missing, while 13 Territorial Army troops and 5 civilians have so far managed to escape.
On Wednesday night, a landslide occurred at the Territorial Army Camp, which is close to the Tupul yard railway construction site.
The Assam Rifles, the Territorial Army, the national and state disaster forces, as well as the Indian Army have upped their attempts to rescue victims who are still buried beneath the rubble.
The family members of those who passed away would receive 5 lakh rupees each, while those who were injured will receive 50,000, announced the Chief Minister – N Biren Singh.
According to an official report, a Thorough Wall Radar is also being introduced by air to detect the presence of persons buried in the debris as officials struggle with the effects of rain and other variables.
Nine West Bengali security forces lost their lives in the event, Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal tweeted last night while showing her concern for the jawans.
