Guwahati, July 19 -- A massive landslide struck the Kharghuli area of Guwahati on Sunday after boulders and debris rolled down a hillside, blocking a road and prompting authorities to launch clearance operations. No casualties have been reported.

Efforts are underway to remove the boulders and debris from the affected road and restore normal movement in the area, a senior official said.

Speaking about the incident, District Project Officer (DPO) at the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Kaustubh Talukdar, said the landslide was caused by illegal and unscientific earth-cutting despite restrictions imposed by the district administration.

"The incident happened because of unplanned and unscientific earth cutting and developmen...