Trapped Miners Incident in Assam Mine

In Assam's Dima Hasao district, three miners are confirmed dead following a flooding incident at a coal mine, where nine workers were trapped since Monday. Rescue operations are ongoing, with teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and the Indian Army deployed to the site. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has coordinated efforts, requesting assistance from Navy deep divers and sending additional personnel to the area. The flooding occurred after the miners likely hit an internal water channel, leading to rapid inundation. Despite some bodies being visible from the surface, they have yet to be recovered, and six miners remain trapped. This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns related to coal mining in the region, reminiscent of past tragedies in northeastern India.