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A woman lost her life and another is missing after a landslide buried two houses in Patarna village of Karad Panchayat, under Ani subdivision in Kullu, early Friday morning.

 

The landslide, triggered by heavy rain, brought down a huge pile of debris on the houses. Rescue teams rushed to the spot as reports came in that two women were trapped. One body has been found, while the search is still on for the other woman.

 

Police and fire officials from Ani, along with local villagers, are digging through the debris to help with the rescue. Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Ani, Laxman Kanet, confirmed the incident and said efforts are on to trace the missing woman.

 

Officials have assured that support will be given to the affected families. The tragedy is yet another reminder of how vulnerable mountain areas like Kullu are to landslides during the monsoon.

 

Further updates are awaited as rescue operations continue.