According to reports, four Nepali workmen died in a landslide initiated by heavy rainfall which occurred near Patta rudraprayag district.
The deadly event is believed to have happened in the dark of night under National Disaster Relief Force (SDRF). The Rudraprayag district control room alerted the SDRF and police who dispatched rescue teams at about 1:30 am.
On reaching the scene, the team realized that mechanical access was difficult due to heavy rain and rugged terrain. Manual excavation operations were commenced by SDRF personnel to bring out those caught up. Eventually, the bodies were recovered from this place after several efforts by the police and handed over to local authorities.
The deceased were Tul Bahadur, Purna Nepali, Kishan Parihar, Chiku Bura residents of Chitton Petroleum Company in Narayani District Nepal.
