Rescue Task Force of Indian Army and Assam Rifles, comprising Divers and Engineers attempted diving twice into the mine at Umrangso in Dima Hasao District of Assam.
Engineers of the Indian Army are currently assisting the civil administration in removing water from the mine and have also coordinated provision of adequate lighting to illuminate the site enabling continuance of operations at night.
The joint rescue efforts will continue through the night while search operations will commence again tomorrow morning to rescue the trapped miners.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday (January 7, 2025) that a person has been arrested after nine workers were trapped inside a coal mine in Dima Hasao district, which “appears to be illegal”.
He also said a case was registered in connection with the incident that occurred on Monday (January 6, 2025) in the Umrangso area.
“Rescue operations have been continuing since Monday (January 6, 2025) but no worker has been brought out of the quarry so far,” a district official said.
