In a new humanitarian tragedy that has shaken India’s northeast, a horrific explosion inside an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya state has killed 18 workers. There are growing concerns that some people may be trapped under the rubble.
According to an official statement from local police, the bodies of 18 victims have been recovered from the accident site as a result of ongoing rescue operations, and emergency teams continue to search under extremely difficult conditions. Local media reported that the explosion occurred inside the Tashkahi mine when a large number of workers were inside, and noted that all the victims were from the neighboring state of Assam.
Initial reports suggested that a gas leak or a technical glitch was likely behind the explosion, but Indian authorities have launched an official investigation to determine the true cause of the incident and determine who is responsible.
This disaster highlights the dangers of working in illegal mines. There, earning a living often turns into a journey of no return.
In a new humanitarian tragedy that has shaken India’s northeast, a horrific explosion inside an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya state has claimed the lives of 18 workers. There are growing concerns that they may be trapped under debris.
According to an official statement from local police, ongoing rescue operations have recovered the bodies of 18 victims from the crime scene, while emergency teams continue their search operations under extremely difficult conditions. Local media reported that the explosion occurred inside the Tashkahi mine when several workers were inside, and noted that all the victims were from the neighboring state of Assam.
Initial reports suggested the explosion was likely caused by a gas leak or a technical failure, but Indian authorities have launched an official investigation to determine the true cause of the incident and determine who is responsible.
The disaster highlighted the dangers of working in illegal mines, where livelihoods are often one-way.
