Noney, Manipur | Massive landslide triggered by incessant rains caused damage to Tupul station building of ongoing Jiribam – Imphal new line project. Landslide also stuck the track formation, camps of construction workers. Rescue operations in progress: NF Railway CPRO
Noney | CM Manipur in constant touch for rescue operation. 19 people already rescued, being treated at Noney Army Medical unit. Evacuation of critically injured in progress. Bad weather&fresh landslides affecting Rescue operations: NF Railway CPRO
Noney, Manipur | 7 bodies have been recovered so far. Rescued people being shifted to hospital. Around 45 persons are still missing: Solomon L Fimate, SDO of Noney district
#WATCH | NDRF, SDRF, State Government and Railways workers involved in rescue work at the landslide-hit Tupul station building in Noney, Manipur
(Video credit: CPRO, NF Railway)
"Visited Tupul to take stock of unfortunate landslide situation. I’m thankful to Hon’ble HM Shri Amit Shah Ji for calling me to assess the situation & assured all possible assistance. A team of NDRF has already reached site for rescue operation," tweets CM Manipur, N Biren Singh
"Spoke to Manipur CM N Biren Singh 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 bereaved families. May the injured recover soon," tweets PM Narendra Modi
Noney, Manipur | We're working hard but because of rains & other factors, this happened. It is the main Tulum station where train was supposed to stop. Maybe because of heavy on-going work, some seismic disturbance may have taken place. 13 bodies yet taken out: DGP P Doungel
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