Five Army personnel went missing after a flash flood hit an Army camp in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley, while four road construction workers died in a separate landslide in Upper Subansiri district. Both incidents took place on Friday evening after heavy rain in the state, with rescue teams working in remote areas.
Earlier reporting noted: 4 Dead, 5 Army Personnel Missing After Landslide, Flash Flood In Arunachal 4 Dead, 5 Army Personnel Missing After Landslide, Flash Flood In Arunachal 4 Dead, 5 Army Personnel Missing After Landslide, Flash Flood In Arunachal Earlier reporting noted: At least four people were killed and five army personnel went missing after a landslide and flash flood triggered by heavy rainfall washed away two shelters in Arunachal Pradesh on Friday evening. Earlier reporting noted: Four people — Tadu Baki, Taji Rai, Markosh Basumatari and Babul Ali — were reported dead in the incident.
Officials said all agencies involved are being coordinated to carry out search, rescue and recovery operations. Seven soldiers were caught in the sudden surge of water. Rescue teams managed to bring two of them to safety, while five others could not be located and remain missing. The Army has started a search operation in the area. Two dedicated teams from the 5th Grenadier are taking part in the effort and are being supported by other security and emergency agencies. A State Disaster Response Force team from Pasighat is being sent to Anini to strengthen the rescue effort. Officials are coordinating the agencies involved as teams continue to look for the missing soldiers. Four workers died in the incident. The victims were identified as Tadu Baki, Taji Rai, Markosh Basumatari and Babul Ali. Personnel from Nacho Police Station have been deployed at the landslide site. Fire and Emergency Services teams from Daporijo are also taking part in the search and recovery work. Teams remain focused on locating the five missing Army personnel and completing the recovery operation at the landslide site.
