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Killer Solai dam owner blames deforestation for tragedy

Perry Mansukh the General Manager of Kensalt Limited and owner of the killer dam at a past court proceeding. [File, Standard]

The owner of the ill-fated Solai dam has attributed the collapse of the dam to natural phenomenon, citing that he is also a victim of the tragedy.

Perry Mansukh the General Manager of Kensalt Limited and owner of the dam also attributed the collapse of the water facility to massive deforestation caused by the neighbouring farms and those who farm on the hills that overlook the dam.

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