ITANAGAR, Jun 19: A young girl died while three others were injured in a landslide triggered by heavy downpour at Chimpu today.

Biki Anju, 18, a Class-X student of Secondary School Chimpu died on the spot while three others sustained injuries when the (OBT/Kucha) house they were sleeping in was hit by a severe landslide triggered by heavy downpour at around 4 AM this morning behind VKV Chimpu.

Parliamentary Secretary (PWD, UD) and local MLA Techi Kaso alongwith IMC Councillor Biri Tukdo and Techi Mema visited the landslide hit area near VKV Chimpu and other areas like Sekey Colony behind Akashdeep Market where more than five dwelling houses have been completely damaged.

The MLA has appealed residents living near river banks and below mountain slopes to remain alert and take precautionary measures.

 

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