Mother son landslide Guwahati
Mother son killed landslide Guwahati.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : Silchar: A tragic incident unfolded in Assam’s Guwahati as a 35-year-old woman and her 14-year-old son lost their lives in a devastating landslide that struck their home in the early hours of Friday, as confirmed by local authorities.
The heartbreaking event occurred in the Jorabat area of Guwahati around 6 am, as per statements from the family members of the deceased. The family revealed that Rumi Das and her two children, Champak and Rima Das, were asleep at home when a substantial amount of mud cascaded down, causing their house to collapse.
Tragically, Rumi and Champak were trapped under the rubble, while Rima managed to be rescued by locals who rushed to help. One of the bystanders shared, “Rima’s hand was moving, and we carefully extracted her from the debris, promptly alerting the authorities.”
Law enforcement swiftly mobilized the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to the scene. Despite their best efforts, the bodies of Rumi and Champak were recovered from the wreckage. They were subsequently transported to the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where medical professionals pronounced them deceased. Rima, however, is currently receiving medical treatment for her injuries.
Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident, with the bodies of the deceased being sent for postmortem examination. Additionally, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has released a statement confirming that the family will receive compensation in light of the tragedy.
The unfortunate event comes amidst a challenging period for Assam, with heavy rainfall leading to widespread flooding across the state. Reports indicate that six individuals have lost their lives, and over 2.1 million residents have been affected in 29 districts. This year alone, Assam has witnessed 62 fatalities due to storms, landslides, and floods, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority.
The community is left in mourning as they come to terms with the loss of Rumi and Champak, while offering their support to Rima as she continues her recovery journey..
– Mother and son killed in landslide Guwahati
– Tragic landslide claims lives of mother and son in Guwahati.