Guwahati: The physique of one other employee, who was trapped inside a coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, was recovered on Saturday from the quarry throughout rescue operations, an official mentioned
Two our bodies have up to now been recovered with the primary one introduced out from the quarry on Wednesday, he mentioned.
The 2 deceased labourers have been amongst 9 staff who have been trapped contained in the mine in Umrangsu on Monday after a sudden gush of water flooded the quarry.
“The rescue operations resumed this morning and yet one more physique was recovered because the seek for trapped miners entered its sixth day. The deceased has been recognized as 27-year-old Lijen Magar, a resident of village no 1 of Kalamati in Dima Hasao. The physique of 1 labourer, hailing from Nepal, had already been recovered,” the official mentioned.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in a publish on X, mentioned that the physique was but to be recognized.
”Rescue efforts in Umrangsu proceed with unwavering resolve. Tragically, one other physique was recovered this morning, with the id but to be confirmed,” the chief minister posted on the microblogging website.
”Our hearts exit to the grieving, as we maintain on to hope and power on this tough time,” he added.
Dewatering of the quarry, which is 340 ft deep, was persevering with with specialised machines introduced in by ONGC and Coal India, the official mentioned.
