India, Nov. 10 -- The Ganjam district administration has suspended search and rescue operations at landslide-hit Gidipabali village from Monday following written requests from the families of six people who remain missing.

Five bodies have been recovered so far from the site, while six others are still missing. At least 11 people were reported missing after a massive landslide struck the village on October 28.

According to sources, the families of the missing persons submitted written requests to the administration to stop the rescue operation. They believe their houses and family members may be buried under massive rocks and debris at an estimated depth of around 30 feet.

The affected families have also urged the administration to pr...