Massive landslide in Arunachal Pradesh, 14 people feared dead

As rescue operations are on, chances of any survivor are dim: Additional Deputy Commissioner

Arunachal landslide, arunachal flood
Landslide in Papumpare district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Press Trust of India Itanagar
Last Updated : Jul 11 2017 | 10:26 PM IST
Fourteen people are feared dead in a massive landslide triggered by incessant rains in Arunachal Pradesh's Papum Pare district today, a senior official said.

According to Additional Deputy Commissioner Jalash Pertin, chances of any survivor are dim, adding rescue operation is on.

He said three dwellings in Laptap village were hit by the landslide around 3.30 PM.

Papum Pare has been receiving rains for the past four days.

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First Published: Jul 11 2017 | 6:35 PM IST

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