"2 labourers killed, 2 injured in mudslide at Itanagar,"

Two labourers tragically lost their lives, and two others sustained injuries when a mudslide buried them at a construction site in Doni Colony, Itanagar.

The victims were residents of Assam’s Dhekiajuli, highlighting the risks faced by migrant workers in Arunachal Pradesh’s hazardous construction sector...

Construction-related fatalities due to mudslides and landslides are not uncommon in Arunachal Pradesh and other Northeast states, where rugged terrain and inadequate safety measures amplify risks...

Experts have attributed such accidents to the lack of proper safety protocols at construction sites and the high vulnerability of the region to landslides, especially during and after the monsoon season. Despite regulations mandating geological assessments and protective measures, compliance remains inconsistent.

These recurring incidents underscore the urgent need for stricter enforcement of safety norms and disaster preparedness in construction projects across the Northeast.

With migrant labourers constituting a significant portion of the workforce in these areas, ensuring their safety is crucial to avoiding future tragedies.