Imphal, July 03 (KPN): At least 34 people, including 23 Indian army personnel, have died and 28 are still missing as a massive landslide hit the 107 Territorial Army (TA) camp in Noney district in the Indian state of Manipur.
The landslide occurred on Wednesday night at the Indian Territorial Army Camp near the Tupul yard railway construction site of the state.
The death count due to the landslide has increased to 34, including 23 Indian army personnel, officials said.
So far, 13 personnel of the Territorial Army and five civilians have been rescued, while 28 people are still missing, officials said.
“As officials are facing difficulties due to rains and other factors, a Through Wall Radar is also being inducted by air to detect the presence of personnel buried in the debris,” an official release said.
The Indian Army, Assam Rifles, Territorial Army and the central and state disaster forces have intensified the efforts to rescue those still stuck beneath the debris.
The residents have been asked to stay alert for continuous rain, which may aggravate the situation.
