One body recovered, rescue operation continues for other miners trapped in a coal mine at 3 Kilo

Jan 08, 2025

Dima Hasao (Assam), January 08 (ANI): In a tragic incident, at least 9 miners trapped in a coal mine in ‘3 Kilo’ of Dima Hasao on January 06. One body recovered, rescue operation continued for other miners trapped in a coal mine. The Indian Army has launched HADR mission to aid in rescue operations. The incident occurred when a mine became flooded, trapping at least 9 miners in a coal mine in 3 Kilo. The rescue operation continued on January 08 by the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, NDRF, SDRF teams. Deputy Commandant, 1st Battalion, NDRF, N Tiwari said, “The operation was closed yesterday evening that we resumed this morning. We expect to reach our miners as soon as possible and rescue them.” The drone footage revealed the scale of the rescue efforts at the incident site. Commandant of 1st Battalion - NDRF, HPS Kandari said, “Many attempts were made yesterday but we didn't succeed. A joint team dived today (in the mine) and we have recovered one body. Diving in other places is another thing but in these situations, we need experts as we cannot guesstimate what conditions would be there inside. We are told that there are rat holes down there - depending on where other people are trapped - this operation will continue.”