Bhiwani Landslide: Haryana CM Khattar, Home Minister Anil Vij offer condolences

Chandigarh, January 1

Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today expressed grief over the death of four persons due to a landslide at the Dadam mining zone in Tosham, Bhiwani district.

In a message issued today, the CM expressed his condolences to the bereaved families. He prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the accident.

Over the phone, Khattar took information about the accident from Bhiwani DC RS Dhillon and directed that cranes, fire brigade and other machinery should be immediately called from adjoining districts to clear the debris so that people could be rescued.

Meanwhile, Home and Health Minister Anil Vij too expressed grief over the accident. He said the rescue operations were being carried out by the administration.

In a tweet, Vij said, “I am deeply saddened by the accident that happened at the mining site in Bhiwani district of Haryana. Rescue operation is being carried out by the administration. NDRF team has been called from Ghaziabad. SDRF team has been called from Madhuban. An Army unit has been called from Hisar.”

“If any kind of equipment/machinery is required to be procured from outside for the rescue operation, it will be provided and all possible medical facilities will be provided to the injured,” the Home Minister added.

He added Health Department officials have been directed that an ambulance should be present at the accident site during the rescue operation. Apart from this, a team of doctors should also be present so that no injured person succumbs due to lack of medical care. — TNS