Assam mining tragedy: Rescue operations intensified, four bodies recovered so far
PTC News Desk: The rescue operations have been intensified in Dima Hasao to locate 5 other trapped workers. The rescue teams of the Indian army, Indian Navy, NDRF and other agencies have recovered four bodies so far from the flooded rat-hole mine.
9 workers were trapped inside the mine after the water flooded the mine. The body of first deceased identified as Ganga Bahadur Shreth from Nepal was retrieved on January 8 followed by recovery of three other bodies on January 11.
The rescue operations are still underway, with five miners still missing.
Earlier, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the registration of an FIR and the arrest of one individual in connection with the incident.
In a post on X, Sarma informed, "The police have registered an FIR under Umrangso PS Case No: 02/2025, citing Sections 3(5)/105 BNS, r/w Section 21(1) of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, to investigate the incident. Prima facie, it appears to be an illegal mine. One Punish Nunisa has been arrested in connection with the case."
- PTC NEWS
