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7 killed in Karimganj landslide

By AT News |

At least seven people of two families were killed at an incident of landslide in Karimganj district on Saturday.

The incident took place Sutarganj area in the district in the wee hours when a huge chunk of land collapsed on their houses.

No one could come to their rescue because of the incessant rain and storm that lashed the district for nearly 2 hours.  

Their bodies were dug out by local residents and police in the morning only.

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