Fresh landslide claims 3 in Guwhati

Three members of a family were killed in a landslide following by incessant rains in Guwahati on Wednesday.

The incident took place at Dhirenpara area where three members of a family, including two minor girls were buried alive. The deceased were identified as Masfida Begum (40) and her two daughters Jesmin (14) and Mainu (7).

According to police, the incident took place in the when mud fell down from the adjacent hills and pressed a portion of the house against the ground, where the three were sleeping. The bodies have been recovered.