Lepcha, representing the Lachen-Mangan constituency, which encompasses Chungthang, took this daring step to reach Chungthang town – which has been the worst affected by the flash floods in the State.
The bursting of the South Lhonak glacial lake swelled up the mighty Teesta River that washed away everything in its path on Wednesday morning as people ran for their lives, leaving everything behind.
According to the police, the victims, after spotting the mortar shell, tried to physically inspect it, which was carried to the area by the floodwaters when it exploded on Thursday night.
The flash floods originated from the lake that coursed through the river Teesta on Wednesday, causing widespread damage downstream, destroying the 1,200 MW Teesta Urja dam, and leaving at least 14 dead and over 120 people missing.
