Sikkim: CM hands Rs. 5 lakh to the next of kin of minor killed in Lower Lungzik landslide

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on August 31 visited the family members of the 4 year old minor victim who lost his life on August 25 due to heavy landslide at Lower Lungzik, Geyzing district. 

Expressing his heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family, Chief Minister handed over a cheque of Rs 5 lakh from CMRF.

The Chief Minister also conducted an inspection of the landslide-affected area at Sardung, Geyzing district. During the visit, he issued clear directives to the concerned officials, emphasizing the need for immediate attention and action to address the requirements of the affected community.

The heavy rains also affected the daily lives in Soreng district, where landslides damaged several roads, houses and supply of water and electricity. 

Rescue and relief works were underway and the affected families were being shifted to safer locations. 

The affected people were provided with ration and tarpaulins. 

District Collector Bhim Thatal met panchayat members, and also spoke with those affected by the landslides.

Landslides were also reported from the Namchi district, and houses and crops were damaged.