Armyman’s Body Found 5 Days After Landslide In Arunachal

The body of an Armyman was recovered yesterday, five days after he was trapped in the debris following a landslide in Tawang sector of Arunchal Pradesh, an official said.

Subedar AS Dhagale was from Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra and is survived by his wife and two daughters.

A defence spokesperson said that a team of Army troopers was on an operational task in the forward area of Tawang sector when a landslide struck. The landslide left behind a debris at least 7 feet thick.