Arunachal: 16 killed in landslide in Tawang

At least 16 people have been killed in a landslide triggered by incessant rains in Famla village in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang District.

The deceased are reported to be labourers from nearby states who were working at the construction site of a five star hotel.

More rain-triggered landslides are also being reported from different part of Tawang, damaging electric poles and disrupting power supply.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Kalikho Pul has asked Tawang Deputy Commissioner for a detailed report on the landslides.

The rescue operations have been completed.