A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar’s Naypyitaw, causing the airport’s control tower to collapse and halting air traffic. The death toll exceeded 1,000, with extensive damage recorded in Mandalay and beyond. Ongoing civil conflict complicates rescue efforts, even as international aid arrives.

The decision was made following four days of negotiations between senior officials from India and the US.

Police detained 21-year-old man who was at the wheel of the car from the spot. Prima facie, he was driving in a rash and negligent manner, an official said.