Rescue operations under way to trace migrant workers trapped in Meghalaya mine
The Hindu
The incident took place in Umpleng area on Sunday when water gushed in and inundated the mine after a dynamite explosion.
Rescue operations were under way on Tuesday to trace at least five migrant workers from Assam and Tripura who were trapped inside a rat-hole coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia district, officials said. The incident took place in Umpleng area on Sunday when water gushed in and inundated the mine after a dynamite explosion. A manhunt has been launched to arrest the ‘sordar’ (mine manager) who fled the scene and threatened others against opening up about the incident, Superintendent of Police Jagpal Singh Dhanoa said.More Related News