Land subsidence damages houses in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri
At least six structures, including residential houses, were damaged after land subsidence hit Kotli-Kalaban village in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district, officials said. The
At least six structures, including residential houses, were damaged after land subsidence hit Kotli-Kalaban village in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district, officials said. The ground sinking has affected an area of nearly 2.5 kilometres over the past 48 hours, leaving cracks in houses, roads and agricultural fields. Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma, accompanied by a team of officers, visited the site to assess the situation.
Officials said the Public Works Department had deployed men and machinery to clear the main road, which was blocked because of the land subsidence. Read Full Story Officials said one family had been moved to a safer place as a precaution. They said the situation was being closely monitored as concerns remained over the possibility of more damage in the coming days.
According to officials, the exact cause of the incident can be established only after a detailed geological investigation. Local residents have blamed the use of heavy machinery by contractors working on a new highway passing through the area for the subsidence. The sudden movement of land has caused panic among residents, who have asked the authorities to carry out a comprehensive study and take immediate measures to protect lives, property and infrastructure.
Officials said the affected area continued to remain under close watch. Ends
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