Rescue op on in K'taka, many still under rubble

SEVEN people died in Tuesday's landslide at Shirur in Uttara Kannada district, while many are still feared trapped under the rubble.

- SUBHASH CHANDRA NS

The search and rescue operation, which resumed on Wednesday morning at a snail's pace, had to be stopped owing to heavy rain and minor landslides at the spot.

"The hillock, part of which came down on Tuesday, continues to slide, posing a threat to NDRI and other rescue personnel. "Heavy rain is causing landslides there and we cannot force rescue personnel to continue with the operation," said an official overseeing the rescue work.