No.175/2021-2022

Aizawl 15th June 2021: A residential building had been completely damaged due to the collapse of a retaining wall at Thuampui Veng, Aizawl on the night of 11.06.2021 resulting in the deaths of four children and loss of properties; the State Executive Committee  is of the view that the incident must be thoroughly investigated to determine the cause(s) and nature of the disaster so that the Government can institute policies or mitigation measures to avert such disasters in the future and place responsibility on negligent party(ies) if any.

In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 22 (h) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the State Executive Committee appoints Dr. Lalhriatzuali Ralte, Deputy Commissioner,  Aizawl District to immediately conduct an inquiry into the cause(s) of the disaster which occurred on the night of 11.06.2021 at Thuampui Veng and establish whether there was any human negligence or other factors that lead to the incident.

The complete report shall be submitted to the Chairman, State Executive Committee within a period of 2 (two) weeks from the date of issue of this Order.