Army personnel during a rescue operation after flash floods due to a cloudburst at Hanzor in Kishtwar district.(PTI)
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CNBC TV1811-12-2025, 17:15

22 Labourers Feared Dead in Arunachal's Anjaw Truck Plunge; Army Leads Rescue

  • 22 labourers are feared dead after a truck fell into a deep gorge in Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district.
  • The accident occurred on December 8, but was reported on December 10 by a lone survivor who reached a GREF camp.
  • The Indian Army is leading a major search and rescue operation in the remote and rugged Chaglagam region.
  • Rescue teams have sighted 18 bodies at the accident site, located 200 meters below the road.
  • Local authorities, GREF, police, NDRF, and SDRF are assisting in the difficult rescue and recovery efforts.

Why It Matters: Tragic loss of 22 lives highlights dangers of remote work and rescue challenges.

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