Tombs swept away by landslide

Aizawl, Aug 8 (PTI) A number of tombs were swept away in a massive landslide at the cemetery oft Dawrpui Vengthar locality here yesterday.

A total of 22 wooden tombs and five tombstones were recovered by local Young Mizo Association (YMA) volunteers as heavy monsoon continue to lash the state.

"The ground at the burial place was still moving and measures are being taken to prevent seepage of water in the soil," President of Dawrpui Vengthar YMA branch Lallianzuala said.Besides the tombs a number of skeletal remains were also recovered, he said.