17 labourers killed in Arunachal Pradesh landslide
The incident took place at Famala area, four km away from Tawang at around 3 AM.
The labourers hailed from Assam, who were engaged in the construction of a hotel in the area.
A local administration official said following incessant rains in the past few days in Arunachal Pradesh incidents of landslide happened in many places.
"The labour camp was hit by a massive landslide and the labourers were buried by the mud. Nine bodies have recovered, while eight persons are still missing, " the official said.
The labourers hailed from Barpeta, Dhekiajuli, Balipara area of Assam.
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