4 dead, several injured landslides hit Ratle power project in Kishtwar
4 dead, several injured landslides hit Ratle power project in Kishtwar
Press Trust Of Kashmir Srinagar Oct 30:- Four people including a policeman died after back to back landslides hit a mega power project site in Kishtwar district on Saturday.
An official said that four persons including a police Sub Inspector and a few other people were rescued in injured condition.
He said that there was a landslide trapping few people when they were being rescued, another slide hit thereby trapping more people.
He added that one body has been retrieved while as bodies of others are being retrieved.
Rescue operation is going on and total number of casualties and injuries will be known once operation will be completed.
Meanwhile Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed deep anguish over the mishap and said that the district administration has been directed to provide all the necessary assistance.”
“Deeply anguished by mishap at Drabshalla- Ratle hydroelectric project. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. Prayers for early recovery of injured. Army,SDRF & police are carrying out rescue operations. Dist Admin directed to provide all necessary assistance.” LG tweeted.
