Rescue Efforts Continue at Assam Coal Mine

Rescue operations are currently underway in Assam's Dima Hasao district, where at least nine miners are feared trapped in a flooded coal mine. The incident occurred when water from a nearby disused mine breached into the working site, resulting in a rapid flooding of the mine. Local authorities have mobilized the Indian Army and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to assist in the rescue efforts, although high water levels and complicated underground passages are hindering progress. Reports indicate that three bodies have been sighted but remain unrecovered due to safety concerns. This incident highlights ongoing issues regarding safety in illegal mining operations in the region, where such accidents are not uncommon. Similar past incidents, including one in Meghalaya, have raised alarms about the dangers faced by workers in these hazardous environments.