IN PICS | Massive Landslide Hits Manipur Train Project Site In Noney, Several Trapped Under Debris

Manipur Landslide

At least eight people were killed and over 70 others went missing after a massive landslide occurred at a railway construction site in Manipur's Noney district. The incident took place at Tupul yard railway construction camp on Wednesday night. (Image: PTI)

Eight bodies have been retrieved so far, including those of seven Territorial Army personnel. As many as 72 people are feared trapped under the debris, which includes 43 from the Territorial Army, said officials. (Image: PTI)

Chief Minister N Biren Singh inspected the site of the massive landslide at Tupul and personally supervised the relief and rescue operations in the disaster hit area. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said a team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has reached the landslide site, while two more teams are on their way. (Image: Twitter/@manipur_cmo)

The chief minister has also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each for the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 each for those injured. Governor La Ganesan condoled the deaths and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also mourned the loss of lives in the incident. (Image: PTI)

Massive debris after the landslide have blocked the Ijei River, creating a reservoir that may inundate low-lying areas. An advisory issued by Noney deputy commissioner advised travellers to avoid National Highway-37 due to multiple road blockages. (Image: Twitter/@manipur_cmo)