Manipur Landslide: 14 Dead, 55 Feared Trapped As Rescue Ops Continue

Manipur: At least 14 people have died while several are still feared trapped inside the debris caused by landslides which hit Manipur's Noney district early on Thursday morning.

''At least 23 people were brought out of the debris of which 14 were found dead,'' ANI quoted Manipur Director General of Police (DGP) P Doungel as saying.

However, Doungel further said that presently it is yet to be ascertained how many are buried but around 60 people including villagers, army and railway personnel, and labourers are buried.

Meanwhile, troops of the Indian Army Assam Rifles and Territorial Army continued the rescue operations throughout the day in the general area of Tupul railway station to save the affected one.

According to an official statement, the teams of Indian railways, civil administration, NDRF, SDRF and locals of Noney District are also actively contributing to the search.

These forces are carrying out rescue operations throughout the day with the help of engineering equipment including dozers.

Meanwhile, the Civil Administration has cautioned civilians living in downstream areas of the river to take precautions.

To assess the situation, the Chief Minister of Manipur Biren Singh also visited the incident site, for first-hand inputs on the rescue operations.

Apart from Manipur CM, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday also reviewed the situation and assured full possible support from the central government.

"Spoke to Manipur CM Shri NBirenSinghJi and reviewed the situation due to a tragic landslide. Assured all possible support from the Centre. I pray for the safety of all those affected. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon," PM Modi tweeted.

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