A mudslide in Idukki, Kerala, killed a 48-year-old man and injured his wife on the night of October 25. The incident took place near the National Highway 48, where widening work is being carried out. Residents alleged that unscientific road widening was responsible for the tragedy.

According to police, a mudslide destroyed at least eight houses at Mannamkandam in Adimali. The deceased was identified as Biju of Lakshamveedu Unnathi, and his wife was identified as Sandhya.

Police said Mannamkandam has 25 houses, and due to the risk of a mudslide, residents shifted to relief camps on October 25.

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Highway-widening project

Adimali Block Panchayat member Krishnamoorthi told the news agency PTI th

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