• February 11, 2025 4:32 am

Several miners trapped in coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao ; Army launched rescue operation

Several miners are feared trapped inside a coal mine in a remote area in the north-east Indian state of Assam and the state has requested the army’s assistance in rescue operations.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the state has requested assistance from the Army to strengthen the ongoing rescue efforts.
On being requisitioned for assistance Indian Army has mobilized a relief task force for rescuing the miners trapped in Umrangso, a remote industrial town in Dima Hasao district, Assam. The relief task force comprises of specialists like divers, sappers and other relevant personnel with necessary equipment. Senior officials of Indian Army will also be reaching the site to coordinate with civil administration for speedy rescue of the trapped miners.

In an earlier post, Assam chief minister Hemanta Biswa Sharma said, “Distressing news from Umrangso. Labourers 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 and the National Disaster Response Force are also on their way to the incident site to aid in the efforts,” he added.

(Inputs from Defence PRO Guwahati, Lt.Col.MS Rawat)
Report- Pratyusha Mukherjee

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