Many condole earthquake victims
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 04 2016:
The Janata Dal United, Communist party of India(M), Manipur State Committee, Communist Party of India, Manipur People's Party and JCILPS, Manipur have condoled the loss of lives and casualties caused by a massive earthquake today and urged the State Government to repair the Ima Keithel buildings and Minuthong which were partly damaged by the earthquake.
Condoling the deaths and injuries of the earthquake, the Volunteers for Disaster Response Manipur (VDRM) said that Longmai, epicentre of the quake, is significant since it is situated along the Jiribam-Tupul rail line which is under construction.
Heavy equipment movement, massive earth digging works, construction of tunnel and tall railway bridge have been underway in Longmai area for many months.
The State Government should be aware of the fact of the fact that Indo-Myanmar region including the North east region of India has been long recognised as a highly seismic zone.
Development activities in the State must be approached with great caution.