Four people feared dead as landslides hit power project in Kishtwar

Jammu, Oct 29 (KNS): Four people including a policeman are feared dead after massive landslides hit a power project site in Kishtwar district of Jammu region, officials said here on Saturday. 


Soon after the incident, rescue operation was launched, an official said and added that a police Sub Inspector and a few other people were rescued in injured condition and evacuated to hospital for treatment.
 One body as per officials has been recovered while three to four persons are still trapped and feared dead. 

A Senior police officer also informed KNS that trapped including a policeman and efforts are underway to retrieve the trapped.

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," he said(KNS)

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