Nine labourers trapped inside Assam coal mine

Nine labourers were trapped inside a coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district on Monday after a sudden gush of water flooded the site, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

The incident took place at the Assam Coal Quarry, situated in the 3 Kilo area of Umrangso in the district. According to employees of the quarry, there were around 15 workers inside the mine.

The CM listed the trapped labourers as Ganga Bahadur Shreth, Hussain Ali, Jakir Hussain, Sarpa Barman, Mustafa Seikh, Khushi Mohan Rai, Sanjit Sarkar, Lijan Magar and Sarat Goyary.

The Army’s assistance had been sought, Sarma said. “The DC, SP and Mine and Mineral Minister Kaushik Rai are rushing to the site. Praying to God for everyone’s safety. The State Disaster Response Force and the National Disaster Response Force are also on their way to the site,” he said.