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Himachal Pradesh Landslide: Two dead, over 40 feared trapped under debrisA massive landslide at Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh has claimed the lives of two people and over 40 people are feared trapped under the debris. State Disaster Management Force Director Sudesh Kumar Mokhta said at least nine persons were pulled out of the rubble in an injured condition during the initial hours of the rescue operation.
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Himachal Pradesh Landslide: Two dead, over 40 feared trapped under debris
Himachal Pradesh Landslide: Two dead, over 40 feared trapped under debris
A massive landslide at Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh has claimed the lives of two people and over 40 people feared trapped under the debris. Credit: PTI Photo
State Disaster Management Force Director Sudesh Kumar Mokhta said at least nine persons were pulled out of the rubble in an injured condition during the initial hours of the rescue operation. Credit: PTI Photo
Reportedly, the landslide occurred at around 11.50 am in Chaura village in Kinnaur. Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur told the state assembly that there are reports that 50-60 people are trapped under the debris, but the exact number was not known. Credit: PTI Photo
The teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and the local police reached the spot for carrying out the rescue operation. Credit: PTI Photo
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(Published 11 August 2021, 16:47 IST)