16 people killed in landslide in Arunachal Pradesh’s ​Tawang area

Mangalore Today News Network

Itanagar, Apr 22, 2016: In an unfortunate incident, at least 16 people were killed in a landslide in Tawang area of Arunachal Pradesh on Friday.

 

The landslide took place near village Phamla in Tawang.

As per ANI news agecny, rescue operations have now ended and 16 bodies have been recovered.

A team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has left for the spot in Tawang.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief on the loss of lives caused by the landslide and extended condolences to bereaved families.