Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh and reviewed the tragic landslide incident at Tupul in Noney district, Manipur that has claimed eight lives so far. Modi assured all help to the affected from the Centre.
"Spoke to Manipur CM Shri @NBirenSingh Ji and reviewed the situation due to a tragic landslide. Assured all possible support from the Centre. I pray for the safety of all those affected. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon," Pm Modi tweeted.
IFP Ground Report: At least eight persons were killed and over 50 others missing after a massive landslide hit the Indian Army company location at Tupul along the Jiribam-Imphal railway line in Noney district, Manipur on Thursday. Rescue operations were underway even as fresh landslides and bad weather condition made the efforts difficult. A concerted effort is underway to rescue the missing individuals, Defence Ministry sources said in a statement.
