Mudslide kills 5 of family in J&K
Jammu, Sep 24: Five members of a family were killed on Monday in a mudslide in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, police said.
The mudslide hit the house of Noor Muhammad in Galli Bhatoli village.
"A rescue operation was launched with the help of the Army. So far, five bodies including that of a minor have been recovered. Some sheep and cattle were also buried," a police officer said.
Heavy rains have lashed the Jammu region during the last two days.
The situation is expected to improve from Monday, according to weather authorities.
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Jharkhand: 6 arrested for kidnapping Bengal businessman, associate
Khunti (PTI): Six persons have been arrested for allegedly abducting a West Bengal-based businessman and his associate in Jharkhand's Khunti district and demanding a ransom of Rs 10 lakh, police said on Sunday.
The incident occurred on Friday in Tilmi area under the jurisdiction of Jariyagarh police station. Upon receiving information, police rescued both victims, they said.
Torpa Sub-divisional Police Officer Christopher Kerketta said, "We have rescued both the victims and arrested six people for their alleged involvement in the crime."
The businessman, identified as Haru Mukherjee (65), had come to the house of his associate, Vijay Oraon (40), to recruit labourers for work at a brick kiln.
The accused hail from different parts of Khunti, and police also seized a four-wheeler, three motorcycles, and five mobile phones from their possession, the officer said, adding an FIR has also been registered and further investigation is underway.
