Two workers were killed and several others injured in a landslide while cutting a hillock for lifting stone in Companiganj upazila of Sylhet yesterday morning, reports UNB. The deceased were identified as Jalal Uddin of Chhanbari village and Chunu Miah of Bhagarpar village of the upazila. Pashchim Islampur Union Chairman Shah Jamal Uddin said when a group of workers were cutting a hillock, locally known as Shah Arpin, for lifting stone in the morning a big chunk of earth fell on them, leaving the duo dead on the spot and several others injured.
Local people said the death toll may rise. However, Officer-in-charge of Companiganj Police Station Bayes Alam said one worker was killed in the incident.