Guwahati, 8 January
Assam coal mine mishap: The body of one of the nine workers trapped due to flooding in the coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district was recovered by army divers on the third day on Wednesday. Rescue officials said the chances of survival of eight more people appeared critical, although a team of personnel from the Navy, Army, NDRF and SDRF stepped up their efforts to rescue the trapped miners.
It may be mentioned that these workers were trapped due to sudden flooding in the coal mine located in Umrangso area on Monday. Officials said divers found the body inside the mine in the morning and its identity has yet to be ascertained.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on X and expressed grief over this incident. Rescue operations are still in full swing today, with divers from the Army and NDRF already entering the well. The police have arrested a person in connection with the incident. –News-Patiala