Shillong: The search for a 30-year-old man believed buried alive under a garbage collapse at the Shillong landfill site in Meghalaya continues with no sign of him as of yet.
The incident occurred around noon of February 3, when a large mound of trash caved in, trapping Marshall Marwein beneath.
Rescue efforts, including overnight operations, have thus far been unsuccessful.
“The search is ongoing, and we are hopeful of finding him soon,” stated Shillong Municipal Board CEO PK Boro.
He acknowledged the possibility of Marwein’s passing but emphasized that rescue efforts remain a top priority.
Boro further revealed plans to implement safety measures to prevent similar tragedies.
These include installing warning signs to guide individuals, particularly waste pickers, away from hazardous areas within the landfill.
Marwein, a resident of Mawiong with a wife and two children, is originally from Mawkyrwat.
He had reportedly arrived at the landfill after collecting waste from the city and intended to gather recyclable materials when the collapse occurred.