Coal Mine Explosion in Meghalaya Kills Twenty-Seven
According to reports, search and rescue teams are “continuing” their work at the blast site in the East Jaintia Hills area, where more bodies have been recovered in recent operations.
State authorities previously confirmed that the explosion occurred at an illegal coal mining site. The state’s chief minister said the administration has ordered a “comprehensive inquiry” to determine how the incident happened and who is responsible.
Law enforcement officials have opened a criminal case related to the blast and have taken two individuals into custody as part of the ongoing investigation.
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