15 killed in landslide in Arunachal Pradesh

15 people have been reportedly killed in a landslide in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh. Many people are reported to be still trapped under debris after the landslide.

The deceased persons are reported to be labourers from nearby states who were working at the construction site of a five star hotel.

The NDRF teams have reached the landslide spot. Rescue operations are under way. More rain-triggered landslides are also being reported from different part of Tawang, damaging electric poles and disrupting power supply.

Chief minister Kalikho Pul has asked Tawang deputy commissioner for a detailed report on the landslide