Shimla, July 11 -- Shimla Mayor Surinder Chauhan on Saturday said strict action would be taken against those responsible for construction activity in violation of the monsoon ban after a rain-triggered landslide in the Bothwell area of Sanjauli endangered several houses.

Speaking to ANI during his visit to the affected site, Chauhan said the owner of the construction project would be held accountable and directed to build a retaining wall at their own expense to stabilise the slope and prevent further damage.

"The construction owner has accepted responsibility, and we have issued written directions to construct the retaining wall at the earliest. Strict action will be taken against any construction carried out despite the ban," Chauhan ...