Assam coal mine accident: The physique of one of many 9 miners trapped inside a coal mine in Dima Hasao district of Assam was recovered by a diving staff of the Indian Military on Wednesday on the third day of the rescue operations, officers mentioned.
The joint rescue operation led by the Indian Military, Assam Rifles, Nationwide Catastrophe Response Pressure (NDRF), State Catastrophe Response Pressure (SDRF), and different businesses resumed early morning to rescue 9 miners trapped in a coal mine within the 3 Kilo space of Umrangso, Dima Hasao.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in an X put up mentioned, “21 Para divers have simply recovered a dull physique from the underside of the nicely. Our ideas and prayers are with the grieving household.” Sarma mentioned the rescue operations have been persevering with in full swing, with divers of the military and NDRF having already entered the nicely. He mentioned that the navy personnel are on the web site, making ultimate preparations to dive in after them.
Sarma had on Tuesday mentioned the mine “seems to be unlawful”, and that the police have arrested one particular person in reference to the incident.