5 missing as rains wash away labour camp in Darjeeling

At least five went missing after a labour camp located in Mamkhola got washed away due to heavy rainfall at the Sevoke Rangpo rail project site in Darjeeling. The incident took place early morning on Friday when intense rainfall and landslide resulted in swelling of the rivulet near the camp, washing away the eight labourers who were working on the night shift. Meanwhile, three people were rescued with the help of locals.