By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Jan 10: A magisterial inquiry has been instituted to ascertain the alleged death of a coal miner in a coal mine at Moolang village in East Jaintia Hills.
East Jaintia Hills Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal said that so far, there has been no confirmation about the coal miner’s death.
Apart from the magisterial inquiry, East Jaintia Hills Superintendent of Police has also been directed to submit a report on the matter.
The magistrate has been asked to submit a preliminary report into the matter within Friday.
Reiterating that there is no confirmation from local sources about any mishap, the DC, however, said that they are taking every step to inquire into the matter due to its seriousness.