Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Sept 4: At least seven residents from Kashmir are feared dead after a massive landslide struck Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh today.
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The victims, all from Tulail in Bandipora, were working as labourers in Himachal Pradesh when the disaster occurred. Rescue operations are underway to locate those trapped under the debris.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) reported that the landslide caused the collapse of two houses, leaving around 12-13 people feared trapped.
“An NDRF team carried out collapsed structure search and rescue (CSSR) operations, during which three injured persons were rescued and one body was recovered. Search and rescue operations are continuing to trace the remaining victims,” the NDRF said in a post on X.
Chief Minister’s office expressed grief over the incident and assured that all possible assistance is being extended to the affected families.
The six identified victims from Tulail, Gurez, include Abdul Rashid Sheikh (45), son of Jamal Sheikh, residing in Kijpara, Kangan, Ganderbal; Sajad Ahmad Wani (35), son of Abdul Ahad, residing in Ari Goripora, Kangan, Ganderbal; Mehraj-ud-Din Lone (28), son of Mohammad Sabir, residing in Ari Goripora, Kangan, Ganderbal; Gulzar Ahmad Lone (48), son of Ghulam Mohammad, residing in Babanagri, Kangan, Ganderbal; Mohammad Hussain Lone (42), son of Mohammad Sultan, residing in Gounchi Mohalla Akhal, Kangan, Ganderbal; and Tariq Ahmad Sheikh (29), son of Bashir Ahmad, residing in Sardaab, Tulail, Bandipora.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed grief over the unfortunate landslide incident in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, in which a resident of J&K has lost his life and many others are feared trapped.
“The landslide incident in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, is unfortunate and saddening. A resident of J&K has lost his life and many others are feared trapped under the debris. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family, and I pray for the safety and well-being of others,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
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