A team of NDRF personnel has rushed to the spot and rescue operations are underway. Some people are feared trapped under the debris.As many as 16 people were killed on Thursday night after a landslide triggered by incessant rains hit Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh. Several people, mostly labourers, are believed to be still trapped under the debris. A team of NDRF personnel has rushed to the spot and rescue operations are underway. Chief Minister Kalikho Pul has sought a detailed report from Tawang Deputy Commissioner on the situation.The incident occurred at 3am when 17 labourers engaged in construction works were inside the camp at a place 4km away from Tawang town, additional deputy commissioner (headquarters) Lod Gambo said. “So far nine bodies have been extricated from the debris,” Gambo said, adding incessant rain for the past couple of days had triggered landslides in several places of the border district. Gambo said rescue operation was on and two JCBs have been pressed into service to clear the debris. The PWD road in between New Lebrang and government higher secondary school has also been blocked due to landslide, while damages to residential buildings have been reported from the area. Heavy rainfall in the past few days in the district resulted in a flood-like situation which severely damaged the Kitpi Ph-I and Ph-II hydel projects.
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