3 killed, 1 missing after landslide hits road construction site in Arunachal Pradesh

Search and rescue operations are continuing at the site as authorities race against time to locate the missing person. The operation has been made particularly challenging by the difficult terrain, heavy debris and the continuing threat of further landslides.Arunachal landslide kills three labourers. (Photo: Representative/ ITG)At least three people were killed, and one went missing after a massive landslide struck a Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana road-cutting site in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Subansiri district, burying several labourers under debris amid heavy rainfall and difficult terrain.The victims have been identified as Tadu Baki, Taji Rai and Babul Ali. One person, Markarosh Basumatary, remains unaccounted for and is feared to have been buried in the landslide. Another person, Sonar Basumatary, sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment at Daporijo hospital.RESCUE OPERATIONS UNDERWAYSearch and rescue operations are continuing at the site as authorities race against time to locate the missing person. The operation has been made particularly challenging by the difficult terrain, heavy debris and the continuing threat of further landslides.Rescue teams have been working to clear the debris and search the affected area. Authorities are expected to intensify the operation, with additional personnel and equipment being sought to assist in the search. The landslide has also severely disrupted road connectivity in the area. Large quantities of debris and water have blocked stretches of the road, making access to the affected site difficult for both rescue teams and residents.HEAVY RAIN UNSTABLE TERRAIN HAMPER RESCUEContinuous rainfall in the region has compounded the situation, leaving the terrain unstable and raising concerns about further landslides during the rescue operation. Officials and rescue agencies have been urged to maintain extreme caution while continuing the search for the missing person. The priority remains locating Markarosh Basumatary while ensuring the safety of the personnel involved in the operation.The incident has triggered concern among residents of the Sinalita Belt and surrounding areas, with local communities urging authorities to deploy additional rescue personnel and machinery and provide immediate assistance to the affected families.Authorities are also being urged to restore road connectivity in the affected area once conditions permit and take necessary precautions to prevent further casualties.With three deaths confirmed and one person still missing, rescue teams continue to search through the landslide debris amid challenging weather and terrain conditions.- EndsPublished By: Akash ChatterjeePublished On: Aug 15, 2026 19:53 IST