Work in Central Coalfields Limited mine paralyzed for 20 days

HAZARIBAG: Production at the Tapin South opencast coal mining project of the Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) have been paralyzed for the past 20 days following demand for extortion by anti-social elements.
SP Manoj Kaushik confirmed the closure of mine. “I came to know about the incident two days ago and all efforts are being taken to resume the normal production work at the project,” he said.He said he had informed the CCL authorities that all steps would be taken to provide security to the project and make it operative. Police have registered a case against some persons whom he did not name. He said “I have directed the CCL authorities to start work from tomorrow (Tuesday) without fear as police protection will be given to them.”
The SP said some threatening posters were pasted on the gate and walls of the project in the name of CPI (Maoists) which created panic among the workers forcing them to abstain from duty fearing security.
“We are conducting a raid on the area to nab the culprits and also to find out whether it was the handiwork of some criminals.”