Six killed as mud caves in

The incident took place when a mound of mud fell on a group of 20-25 people while they were involved in digging for the construction of a house, they said.

While four women and two children died on the spot, three persons were admitted to the hospital where their condition was stated to be stable, they added.

Senior officials have reached the village and rescue operation was on at the site, where some more persons are suspected to be trapped.