3 Things The Catch Up: Bilaspur landslide tragedy (8 Oct)
Oct 8, 2025
A devastating landslide in Bilaspur has claimed 16 lives, including children, revealing the tragic impact on the community. In Assam, a police investigation into singer Zubin Garg’s death has led to an arrest, raising more questions. Meanwhile, Kerala's Assembly is rife with tension as CM Pinarayi Vijayan makes controversial remarks over the Sabarimala dispute. On the international front, British PM Keir Starmer arrives in Mumbai for significant trade talks, while peace talks between Israel and Hamas spark cautious optimism.
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Bilaspur Bus Buried By Landslide
- A massive landslide near Balughat in Janduta buried a private bus carrying 18 passengers yesterday evening.
- Rescuers found victims including three children and four women, raising the death toll to 16 after finding a child this morning.
Rain-Fueled Collapse Highlights Monsoon Risk
- Officials attributed the hill collapse to incessant rain over the past two days that triggered the landslide.
- They described the crash as one of the region's worst landslide tragedies this monsoon, linking weather to rising disaster risk.
Fifth Arrest In Singer Zubin Garg Case
- Assam police arrested Sandipan Garg, cousin of late singer Zubin Garg, marking the fifth arrest in the singer's death probe.
- Sandipan, a deputy SP in Kamrup, was taken into custody when he arrived for questioning at the CID office in Guwahati.