Himachal Pradesh: Ten dead after massive landslide hits Kinnaur, at least 25 missing
The Army, the National Disaster Response Force and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police have been sent to the area to conduct rescue operations.

At least ten people died after a massive landslide hit Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district on Wednesday, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police said. So far, 14 injured have been rescued from under the debris.
Deputy Commissioner Abid Hussain Sadiq told PTI that several vehicles, including a Himachal Road Transport Corporation bus carrying over 40 passengers, were buried under the debris. The state-run bus was on its way from Reckong Peo in Kinnaur to Shimla, Sadiq added.
Sadiq told Reuters that at least 25 people are still trapped. “We expect the rescue operations to continue through the night, if not longer,” he added. “The area is currently very dangerous.”
The Army, the National Disaster Response Force and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police have been sent to the area for rescue operations. Around 200 troops have been dispatched for help, said Vivek Pandey, a spokesperson for the ITBP
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur said a helicopter was also being arranged for the rescue operations. Earlier, Thakur had told the state Assembly that there are reports that 50-60 people are feared trapped. He added that the driver and the conductor of the bus have been rescued but they were not in a position to ascertain how many passengers were in the vehicle.
4 dead bodies retrieved and 7 injured rescued by ITBP from the landslide zone on Reckong Peo-Shimla Highway near Nugulsari, District- #Kinnaur, HP today. 17th, 43rd and 19th Battalion ITBP are conducting the rescue operations#Himveers pic.twitter.com/5iC2u5dsQU
— ITBP (@ITBP_official) August 11, 2021
Landslide in Himachal's Kinnaur hits a bus and a truck, several feared trapped. ITBP team rushed for rescue ops. @IndiaToday pic.twitter.com/J2dJrHWFkT
— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) August 11, 2021
Heavy rain has led to landslides in parts of Himachal Pradesh in the last few weeks.
A landslide reported on Reckong Peo- Shimla Highway in #Kinnaur District in Himachal Pradesh today at around 12.45 Hrs. One truck, a HRTC Bus and few vehicles reported came under the rubble. Many people reported trapped. ITBP teams rushed for rescue. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/ThLYsL2cZK
— ITBP (@ITBP_official) August 11, 2021
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Thakur and offered all possible help.
हिमाचल के किन्नौर में भूस्खलन से हुए हादसे के संबंध में मैंने मुख्यमंत्री @jairamthakurbjp जी व DG ITBP से बात की है।@ITBP_official की टीमें राहत व बचाव कार्य में पूरी तत्परता से लगी हैं। लोगों की जान बचाना व घायलों को शीघ्र उपचार देना ITBP व स्थानीय प्रशासन की प्राथमिकता है।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 11, 2021
PM @narendramodi spoke to Himachal Pradesh CM @jairamthakurbjp regarding the situation in the wake of the landslide in Kinnaur. PM assured all possible support in the ongoing rescue operations.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 11, 2021
Other politicians also expressed grief over the incident. “My heart goes out to the families affected by the landslide in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh,” Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kerjiwal was quoted as saying by his office. “Praying for everyone’s safety and successful rescue of those trapped at the site.”
Bharatiya Janata Party chief JP Nadda requested all party workers to extend help in affected areas.
BJP MP Rajyavardhan Rathore tweeted: “Deeply saddened by the news of a major landslide in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh. Prayers for the people trapped under the debris. May the injured recover at the earliest.”
"My heart goes out to the families affected by the landslide in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh. Praying for everyone's safety and successful rescue of those trapped at the site." - Hon'ble CM @ArvindKejriwal https://t.co/TI5eeFkfuj
— CMO Delhi (@CMODelhi) August 11, 2021
Deeply saddened by the news of a major landslide in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh. Prayers for the people trapped under the debris. May the injured recover at the earliest.
— Col Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) August 11, 2021
Landslide in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh is extremely disturbing as many people are reported to be trapped.
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) August 11, 2021
ITBP teams have been deployed for rescue.
I request the party workers to extend all possible help in affected areas.
My prayers for the well being of the people.