A number of laborers feared trapped in Assam coal mine; CM seeks Military help in rescue operation | India Information – Instances of India

NEW DELHI: A number of laborers are feared to be trapped inside a coal mine located within the Dima Hasao district of Assam, officers stated on Monday.
The incident came about at a mining website within the Umrangso area of the district reportedly after water gushed inside unexpectedly. Based mostly on accounts from quarry employees, roughly 15 people had been working on the time, nevertheless, officers haven’t confirmed these numbers.
“A number of folks feared trapped inside a coal mine within the Umrangso space within the Dima Hasao district. We will not say the precise determine as of now,” stated Dima Hasao Superintendent of Police (SP) Mayank Kumar Jha whereas talking to ANI.
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma supplied prayers for the trapped and stated that they’ve sought help from the military whereas the State Catastrophe Response Power (SDRF) and the Nationwide Catastrophe Response Power (NDRF) had been on the way in which to the location. “Distressing information from Umrangshu, the place laborers are trapped in a coal mine. The precise quantity and standing are but unknown. The DC, SP, and my colleague, Shri Kaushik Rai, are dashing to the location. Praying to God for everybody’s security,” he stated in a submit on X.

Then giving replace on the rescue efforts, he added, “Now we have requested the Military’s help within the ongoing rescue operation. The State Catastrophe Response Power (SDRF) and the Nationwide Catastrophe Response Power (NDRF) are additionally on their technique to the incident website to help within the efforts.”
Preliminary stories and firsthand observations cited by PTI point out that the sudden rush of water caught the miners off guard, stopping their evacuation from the location.