Shillong, Feb 5: Several feared dead after blast in ‘illegal’ coal mine in Meghalaya
The explosion is suspected to have occurred during coal mining activities at the site, which is believed to be operating illegally.
One person was injured and several labourers were feared trapped after an explosion at a suspected illegal coal mine in a village in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district on Thursday, police said.
The incident took place in the Thangsku area, Superintendent of Police Vikash Kumar added.
“Our team has confirmed that the incident took place this morning, but the number of people inside was not confirmed,” Kumar told PTI.
Kumar said one person sustained injuries and was first taken to a primary health centre before being referred to the state capital, Shillong, for advanced treatment, according to a PTI report.
Police have sought assistance from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to carry out rescue operations at the site. “The SDRF team is yet to arrive,” Kumar said.
The explosion is suspected to have occurred during coal mining activities at the site, which is believed to be operating illegally.
Courtesy:HT
