Reasi :A tragic incident struck Bhadder village of Mahore tehsil in Reasi district on Friday morning, when a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall buried a residential house, killing seven members of a family.
According to reports, the incident occurred after intense overnight showers lashed the hilly area. The house, situated on a steep slope, collapsed under the massive debris, trapping the occupants inside.
Rescue teams comprising police, SDRF, and local administration rushed to the spot soon after the incident and managed to recover all seven bodies.
Among the deceased are a couple and their five children, all below the age of 10. Officials said the entire family was inside the house at the time of the landslide, leaving no chance of survival.
The district administration has urged residents living in hilly and landslide-prone areas to exercise caution and avoid staying in vulnerable structures during periods of heavy rainfall.