Landslide in Sundernagar kills three, two untraced

A major landslide struck the Jangambag area under the Sundernagar subdivision in Mandi district in the evening hours today, killing three persons and triggering panic and chaos among local residents. The landslip hit two residential houses, trapping a few people under the debris, while others managed to escape.

According to official reports, three persons died in the incident while two are missing. The landslide led to chaotic conditions as people fled from their homes to save their lives. Eyewitnesses reported hearing loud rumbling sounds before the slope gave way, crashing into the houses located at the base.

Mandi SP Sakshi Verma stated that three persons lost their lives in the landslide. Efforts were under way to locate two missing persons.

Additional DM Dr Madan Kumar said a search and rescue operation is currently underway. Teams from the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) and local police have been deployed at the site for the rescue operations.