Youth killed in landslide in Chamba

A man was killed in a landslide during incessant rains in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district, police said today.

The deceased has been identified as Sanjeev Kumar (26) of Chauviya village in Bharmour tehsil, they added.

He was on his way to Manimahesh lake when incessant rains triggered landslides near Denali Nazad Chhanchau area and he died on the spot, Chamba Superintendent of Police Monica Bhutunguru said.

His body has been handed over to his family members after post-mortem at Civil Hospital Bharmour, the police said, adding investigation is on.

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