A landslide in the Noonmati area of Guwahati resulted in the deaths of three family members on Tuesday morning, according to police reports. One individual was successfully rescued from the debris and is currently receiving medical treatment.
The incident happened around 8am near Lakshmi Mandir in the Mathgharia area, where a portion of a hill collapsed and fell onto the house, trapping the family under the debris. The deceased have been identified as Nagen Rajbongshi (44), his wife Sanu Rajbongshi (38), and their 12-year-old daughter, Meena Rajbongshi. Their 19-year-old son, Biplab Rajbongshi, was rescued, police said.
“We are collecting more information about the incident and, as per the initial investigation, they were not having patta land there,” he said, adding that the district administration would examine the legality of habitations in vulnerable areas.
Tragic Incident Claims Three Lives in Kamrup Metro
A tragic incident occurred in Kamrup Metro when a large stone fell onto a family’s home, resulting in the death of three individuals at the scene. District Commissioner Swapneel Paul confirmed that the family was residing near a hillside at the time of the accident.
