The slide is basically a cut-slope failure.
Chasie M. &  Theophilus P.K., 2017: Updation of existing landslide inventory of North Eastern region based on the new incidences as and when occurs during the period, Unpubl. GSI progress report for FS 2016-19
Slide initiated due to Extensive slope cut for road widening. Landslide initiated on 16th  July, 2016
Hoj-Potin slide
National Highway 713-A
Slope grading through benching, debris removal on road and construction of retaining walls
The thick overburden material comprising sandy soil, weathered rock fragments and boulders and exposed along a steeply excavated slope got saturated during incessant rainfall and failed when the shearing stress exceeded the shearing strength.