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Five killed in landslide

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Press Trust of India Gangtok
Last Updated : Jan 24 2013 | 2:10 AM IST

The debris fell on the house on Saturday night killing four family members and a guest. While the bodies of the four of the deceased were recovered the next day, the last body was recovered today, they said.

The victims have been identified as Chandra Bahadur Chettri (62), his wife Manipuri Kanchi (50), two daughters Duka Devi Chettri (13) and Tika Devi Chettri (7) and a guest Lall Bahadur Rai (15).

The only survivor from the family was Chandra's son, Devi Lal Chettri (15), who sustained grievous injuries and was brought to Namchi District hospital, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Ravangla, P K Rai said.

Several houses, including the Ralong Secondary School, were also damaged due to the landslide, he said.

Meanwhile, the incessant rains has caused several other landslides under Ralong-Namlung gram panchayat, officials said.

The road to Ralong has been damaged, while essential supply lines have also been disrupted in the landslide-affected areas.

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Rescue and restoration operations have also been hit due to torrential rains in the area, they said.

Area MLA Sonam Gyasto Bhutia is visiting the affected areas.

  

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First Published: Sep 03 2012 | 2:05 PM IST

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