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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Arunachal landslides, floods toll rises to 10
Itanagar: One more death was reported Lohit district, taking the total toll in landsliges and floods in Arunachal Pradesh to ten, reports Joken Ete. The dead body of one G Bharali, swept away by flooded Sukha Nallah, was recovered downstream on Sunday. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, 23 districts have been affected by the monsoon deluge. In East Kameng district, a devastating landslide on the Bana-Seppa stretch of National Highway 13 late on Friday night swept away a vehicle carrying two families, killing all seven occupants. In another incident, two labourers were buried under debris while working on a cabbage farm near Pine Grove in Lower Subansiri district. Two others were rescued. A person from Assam's Guwahati has gone missing from Parshuram Kund area in Lohit district. Sources informed that he was staying at a resort near the turbulent Lohit river. Meanwhile, a video of a man crossing a heavily flooded river on a dilapidated hanging bridge has gone viral on social media. The video has been posted by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on X. "Arunachal Pradesh receives heaviest Monsoon rains in the world. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Lost Their Money - Learn From Their Lesson Expertinspector Click Here Undo Got this video of a man crossing traditional hanging bridge in Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh near tri-junction of India, China & Myanmar border. Please remain careful & safe. Govt will provide necessary support," Rijiju wrote. However, many are refuting the claim that the viral video is not from Anjaw but from Dibang Valley district. According to sources, the youths were engaged as infrastructure building for Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) were left stranded due to rains and floods in remote Malini area in Dibang Valley. As many as four to five youths are stranded at Malini base camp. They were building infrastructure for ITBP.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Top cops' meet charts joint border coordination in anti-Maoist ops
Raipur: Ten days after the most successful anti-Naxal operation in Bastar in which CPI(Maoist) general secretary Basavaraju was gunned down, a high-level inter-state border coordination meeting on anti-Maoist ops was held at Rajnandgaon SP office in Chhattisgarh on Saturday. Senior police officers from Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra gathered to discuss collaborative strategies to counter Naxal activities in the border regions. Top officers from eight districts — Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon, Kabirdham, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki and Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai, MP's Balaghat and Mandla and Maharashtra's Gadchiroli and Gondia —attended the meeting. So did officers from ITBP and MP's Hawk Force. They focused on efforts to bolster coordination on state borders, particularly within the MP–Maharashtra–Chhattisgarh (MMC) zone. They said that authorities are focusing on developing joint strategies to neutralise Maoist presence, while intensifying operations aimed at encouraging surrenders and facilitating arrests. Key measures include establishing clear protocols for joint intelligence sharing, coordinated search operations, and synchronized patrolling efforts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Border surveillance is being strengthened through deployment of mobile checkposts and barrier-checks designed to intercept illegal materials such as arms, drugs, and other contraband potentially linked to Maoist activities. Continuous monitoring of infiltration routes and suspicious movements across districts remains a top priority in order to disrupt the Maoist network. Officials emphasized the importance of inter-agency cooperation to eradicate the Maoist threat from MMC zone. The meeting concluded with the adoption of a joint action plan focused on accelerated anti-Naxal operations, with a unified commitment to securing border areas, dismantling Maoist networks, and encouraging surrender through outreach and legal processes. Among the high-ranking officials who attended the are Balaghat Zone IG Sanjay Kumar, Rajnandgaon Range IG Abhishek Shandilya, Gadchiroli Range DIG Ankit Goyal, ITBP DIG Anwar Elahi, Rajnandgaon SP Mohit Garg, Kabirdham SP Dharmendra Singh, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki SP Y P Singh, Balaghat SP Nagendra Singh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai SP Lakshya Sharma, Gondia SP Gorakh Dhamre, ASP-Gadchiroli Ops M Ramesh, Balaghat Hawk Force commander Shiyaz K M, Balaghat additional SP Rakesh Kumar Pandro and ITBP ops deputy commander Jith James. The meeting marks a crucial step toward cross-state synergy in internal security, aimed at ensuring peace and stability in Naxal-affected zones through collaborative law enforcement and strategic operations.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Indian Express
Sikkim: One dead, 8 missing after tourist vehicle plunges 1,000 ft into Teesta river
One person was killed, two injured, and eight others were reported missing after a vehicle carrying 11 tourists plunged into the Teesta River in North Sikkim's Mangan district on Thursday evening, the police said on Friday. According to the police, the tourists, who are from Odisha and West Bengal were travelling from Lachen to Lachung. Sonam Detchu Bhutia, Superintendent of Police, Mangan, told The Indian Express that efforts are underway to retrieve the body and find the missing tourists. 'Two tourists were rescued with critical injuries and have been referred to a hospital in Gangtok,' Bhutia said. Taking to Facebook, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, expressed sorrow at the accident. 'My heartfelt prayers are with the victims and their families during this extremely difficult time.' He confirmed that 'two individuals have been rescued and are receiving medical care'. The CM said, 'rescue operations began immediately under the supervision of SP Mangan, with the dedicated efforts of the police, ITBP, fire and medical teams, and local volunteers'. He said that National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have joined the rescue efforts. According to police, the vehicle the tourists were travelling in is yet to be recovered. The police have filed a negligence case against the absconding driver. While the cause of the accident is under investigation, police are looking into bad weather and overspeeding as potential reasons. Sweety Kumari reports from West Bengal for The Indian Express. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience in the media industry. Covers Crime, Defence, Health , Politics etc and writes on trending topics. With a keen eye for investigative and human-interest stories. She has honed her craft across diverse beats including aviation, health, incidents etc. Sweety delivers impactful journalism that informs and engages audiences. Sweety Kumari is a graduate of Calcutta University with an Honors degree in Journalism from Jaipuria College and a PG in Mass Communication from Jadavpur University. Originally from Bihar, she is brought up in Kolkata and completed her education from Kendriya Vidyalaya SaltLake. Multilingual, Sweety is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Maithili. She started her career as an Entertainment and lifestyle journalist with a newsportal in Kolkata. She is working with The Indian Express for 8 years now. ... Read More
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Business Standard
One dead, 2 injured, 8 missing as vehicle falls into Teesta river in Sikkim
One person was killed, two injured and eight others missing when a vehicle carrying 11 tourists plunged into the Teesta river in North Sikkim's Mangan district, police said on Friday. The tourist vehicle plunged more than 1,000 feet into Teesta river near Munsithang along the Lachen - Lachung highway on Thursday night. Two critically injured persons have been rescued and one body recovered, they said. Eight tourists are still missing, said Superintendent of Police, Mangan, Sonam Detchu Bhutia. Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang in a Facebook post said, "I am deeply saddened by the tragic road accident that occurred on the night of May 29 near Chubombu, Mangan district, where a tourist vehicle fell into the Teesta river while travelling from Lachen to Lachung. My heartfelt prayers are with the victims and their families during this extremely difficult time." The CM said that rescue operations began immediately under the supervision of SP Mangan, with the dedicated efforts of the police, ITBP, fire and medical teams, and local volunteers. He said that two individuals have been rescued and are receiving medical care. He further said that the search for others is ongoing, with NDRF teams joining the operation. "Our government is fully committed to extending all possible support to the victims and their families. We are closely monitoring the situation and ensuring that every necessary resource is deployed for the ongoing rescue and relief efforts. Let us stand united in this hour of grief and extend our support to those affected," the CM said. Details regarding the deceased, injured and the cause of the accident are still awaited. Authorities have cordoned off the area and requested tourists to avoid unnecessary travel along the route until further notice, the police added.
The Print
6 days ago
- The Print
One dead, 2 injured, 8 missing as tourist vehicle plunges into Teesta river in Sikkim
The tourist vehicle plunged more than 1,000 feet into Teesta river near Munsithang along the Lachen- Lachung highway on Thursday night. Two critically injured persons have been rescued and one body recovered, they said. Gangtok, May 30 (PTI) One person was killed, two injured and eight others missing when a vehicle carrying 11 tourists plunged into the Teesta river in North Sikkim's Mangan district, police said on Friday. Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang in a Facebook post said, 'I am deeply saddened by the tragic road accident that occurred on the night of May 29 near Chubombu, Mangan district, where a tourist vehicle fell into the Teesta river while travelling from Lachen to Lachung. My heartfelt prayers are with the victims and their families during this extremely difficult time.' The CM said that rescue operations began immediately under the supervision of SP Mangan, with the dedicated efforts of the police, ITBP, fire and medical teams, and local volunteers. He said that two individuals have been rescued and are receiving medical care. He further said that the search for others is ongoing, with NDRF teams joining the operation. 'Our government is fully committed to extending all possible support to the victims and their families. We are closely monitoring the situation and ensuring that every necessary resource is deployed for the ongoing rescue and relief efforts. Let us stand united in this hour of grief and extend our support to those affected,' the CM said. Details regarding the deceased, injured and the cause of the accident are still awaited. Authorities have cordoned off the area and requested tourists to avoid unnecessary travel along the route until further notice, the police added. PTI COR RG This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
