Motijharna hills in Ctg see landslide again
A big landslide from a hill occurred at Motijharna of Lalkhan Bazar in the port city yesterday, only five days after a mudslide from a nearby hill claimed 11 lives.
Witnesses said a large portion of Batali Hill fell down at around 4:00pm. There were no casualties.
A huge crack has also developed in the hill posing threat of landslide again. There are several slums close to the hill.
Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) erected a 'Bijoy Stombho' (victory tower) on the hill 15 years ago.
Locals said the landslide might be due to the tremor that jolted the port city and adjoining areas on Friday night.
CCC Councillor from the area Monowara Begum Moni said they are trying to shift people from the place.
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