Several people are feared trapped in the coal mine in Dima Hasao district of Assam, said officials. According to officials, the incident took place in Umrangso area in Dima Hasao District. Speaking to ANI, Dima Hasao Superintendent of Police Mayank Kumar Jha said that, “Several people feared trapped inside a coal mine in the Umrangso area in the Dima Hasao district. We can’t say the exact figure as of now.”
CM Himanta On This Incident
Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma mentioned through his post on his X handle that, “Distressing news from Umrangshu, where laborers are trapped in a coal mine. The exact number and status are yet unknown. The DC, SP, and my colleague, Shri Kaushik Rai, are rushing to the site. Praying to God for everyone’s safety.”
We have requested the Army’s assistance in the ongoing rescue operation. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are also on their way to the incident site to aid in the efforts. https://t.co/35ET3f80jr
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He further mentioned that, “We have requested the Army’s assistance in the ongoing rescue operation. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are also on their way to the incident site to aid in the efforts.”
