19 dead bodies recovered from Lidi Landslide so far

By Republica
Published: August 16, 2020 07:25 PM

SINDHUPALCHOWK, Aug 16: As many as 19 dead bodies have been recovered by the rescue team of Armed Police Force (APF) from Lidi landslide site till Sunday.

The APF rescue team has continued its search operation to find 20 others still missing in the landslide. Officials said it may still take a few days to recover the dead bodies of those still missing in the landslide even as the search team is working day and night.

The massive landslide triggered by incessant rainfall had swept away at least 37 houses, leaving 39 locals buried in the landslide debris.