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Tragic: 3 of a family including a 4-year-old buried alive after landslide hit their house in Mizoram

First Published: 2nd July, 2024 14:54 IST

The deceased have been identified as--Isak Chhangte (32), his wife Lalrinthari (25), and their four-and-a-half-year-old daughter Abigail Lalchhanhimi.

Reported by Ezrela Dalidia Fanai | Copy edited by Lipika Roy

In a tragic incident, three of a family including a four-and-a-half-year-old baby were buried alive after a landslide hit their house in Mizoram.

The deceased have been identified as–Isak Chhangte (32), his wife Lalrinthari (25), and their four-and-a-half-year-old daughter Abigail Lalchhanhimi.

As per inputs, a landslide occurred at Zemabawk High School Veng, located on the northern outskirts of Aizawl City early this morning.

The house of Isak Chhangte located near the school was destroyed and covered by the landslide completely burying them alive under tons of debris.

Their coffins have been taken to the church hall of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Zemabawk. Traditional mourning by family and public will take place throughout the night.

The funeral service will be held tomorrow at the Seventh Day Church, Zemabawk.

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