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 2016-23
Slide initiated due to Extensive slope cut for road widening. Landslide initiated on 17th  July, 2016
Hoj-Potin slide
National Highway 713-A
Slope grading through benching and construction of retaining walls
The weak slope material got exposed along a steep slope cut during recent road widening activities. During incessant rainfall, the weak slope material got saturated and failed