Landslides snap surface communication to several Arunachal districts
Itanagar (PTI): Surface communication to several districts in Arunachal Pradesh was disrupted by landslides triggered by rains, officials said on Monday.
Landslides buried a person in Shi-Yomi district on Friday, according to a report of the state disaster management department. So far four people have died in the state since April due to natural calamities.
The Tezu-Hayuliang road remains blocked at Mompani area in Lohit and Anjaw districts, while landslides blocked the Dari-Chambang and the Palin-Taraklengdi via Langdang village PMGSY road in Kra Daadi district, they said.
NH 513 also remained blocked at Geying in East Siang district, a report said.
Over 72,900 people and 257 villages have so far been affected by floods and landslides in Arunachal since April this year.
Floods and landslides also caused extensive damage to roads, bridges, culverts, power lines, electric poles, transformers and water supply systems.
According to the report, 160 roads, 76 power lines, 30 electric poles, three transformers, nine bridges, 11 culverts, and 147 water supply systems have been damaged so far. Besides, 627 kutcha and 51 pucca houses and 155 huts have been damaged, it said.
The state capital Itanagar has been reeling under a severe water crisis for the last couple of days due to damage in pipelines. Though the restoration process is on, it will take several days, officials said.
Damin, Parsi Parlo and Panyasang administrative circles under Kurung Kumey district are reportedly cut off from the rest of the state, following incessant rain this week that triggered major flashfloods and landslides.
Multiple blockades occurred on the road towards Damin via Parsi Parlo, reports said.
A massive landslide occurred at Karsingsa block point along the vital NH-415 connecting Itanagar with Banderdewa, forcing the Capital Itanagar administration to close the road for commuters' safety.
After a thorough inspection of the site by Deputy Commissioner Shweta Nagarkoti Mehta, it has been decided to close the road and divert all traffic via Gumto.
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Woman's family denies affair allegation in Amethi murder case
Accuses police of ignoring harassment complaint
Amethi: The family of a woman who was killed along with her husband and two daughters in Amethi has refuted the police's claim that she was involved in an affair with the accused, Chandan Verma. Instead, they allege that Verma harassed her and took photos without her consent.
The victims, identified as Poonam, her husband, a government schoolteacher, and their two daughters, were found shot dead in their home in the Ahorwa Bhawani area of Amethi. Poonam's brother, Bhanu, told the media that Verma used to harass his sister and forced her to talk to him. He further alleged that Verma had taken photos with her without her consent, which are now being circulated. "Had the local police acted on my sister's FIR, this incident could have been prevented," Bhanu stated.
The police, however, maintained that the murders took place after an alleged affair between Verma and Poonam ended. Verma, a resident of Rae Bareli, claimed he had been in a relationship with Poonam for the past 18 months. He reportedly reached the victims' house on Thursday, got into an argument, and then shot the family.
After the murders, Verma tried to kill himself, but the gun misfired. On Saturday, he was shot in the leg when he allegedly opened fire at a police team.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met the family members of the victims in Lucknow on Saturday. Offering condolences, Adityanath assured the family that strict action would be taken and promised financial assistance and a government job for a family member. "The UP government stands with the bereaved family with full sympathy and commitment," he stated.
The police disclosed that Poonam had lodged a complaint against Verma on August 18 in Rae Bareli for harassment, but no substantial action was taken.
