Landslide in Manipur kills mother-son, father critically injured 

Imphal: A woman and her son died in a landslide incident that occurred in Manipur’s Tamenglong district on Monday night, while the father of child was critically injured.

There had been heavy rainfall since the previous night. The landslide occurred around 11:30 pm at Dimthamlong village in Tamenglong district.

The house of the family was destroyed by the falling debris.

Ringsinlung Kahmei, originally belonged to Tabanglong village of Tamenglong was the injured father. He serves in the Manipur Police as a constable. He was evacuated to Imphal for treatment.

Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh expressed his condolences on X , “Deeply saddened to learn about the tragic loss of a mother and her child due to the landslide that occurred last night in Dimthanlong village, Tamenglong Ward No. 3. My heart goes out to the bereaved family. Our thoughts are with Mr. Ringsinlung Kamei, who has been critically injured in this incident. We are taking immediate steps to ensure he receives the necessary medical attention and advanced care.”

MLA Dinganglung Gangmei, also condoled on his facebook page “I am utterly devastated to hear about the heart-wrenching tragedy that befell Dimthanlong village, Tamenglong Ward No. 3, last night. A landslide claimed the precious lives of a mother and her child, leaving a trail of unimaginable grief.

My deepest condolences go out to the bereaved family, who are facing an unbearable loss. My thoughts and prayers are also with Mr. Ringsinlung Kahmei, who has been critically injured in this disaster. I pray for his speedy recovery.”