Children, women among seven killed in Arunachal landslides
Seven people, including two women and two children, were killed in a massive landslide on National Highway-13 in Arunachal Pradesh's East Kameng district amid heavy rains
- ITANAGAR —
Seven people, including two women and two children, were killed in a massive
landslide on National Highway-13 in Arunachal Pradesh's East Kameng district
amid heavy rains, officials said here on Saturday.
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- An official said that a vehicle carrying seven people was
swept away by a massive landslide between the Bana-Seppa stretch of NH-13 in
East Kameng district and plunged into a gorge.
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- The Maruti car was moving towards Seppa when the
rain-triggered landslide struck it on Friday night. The rescue team later
recovered the bodies.
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- The Bana-Seppa route is widely regarded as one of the most
landslide-prone corridors in Arunachal Pradesh, especially during the monsoon
season (June to September).
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- Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister and local MLA Mama Natung,
and Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju deeply condoled the
deaths.
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- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju in his post said: “Deeply
saddened by the tragic landslide in Arunachal Pradesh that claimed seven
innocent lives. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. May the
departed souls rest in peace. Prayers for strength and healing to all affected
by this heartbreaking loss.”
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- In a post on his X handle, Mama Natung said: “It’s very
painful to hear about the tragic loss of seven lives in my Assembly
constituency due to a landslide on NH 13 Road in between Bana and Seppa.”
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- “My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families during
this difficult time. I request everyone to remain vigilant and avoid travelling
at night during the monsoon season. My thoughts and prayers are with the
families affected. May their souls rest in peace. Om Shanti Shanti,” he said.
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- Most of the northeastern states, including Arunachal
Pradesh, have been experiencing incessant rains since Thursday, badly affecting
normal life.
