Rescue operations
A rescue operation is ongoing for over 24 hours for nine workers trapped in a coal mine in the Assam Coal Quarry, Dima Hasao, since Monday.(Photo: PTI)
Flooding at coal mine
The workers were trapped after a sudden gush of water flooded the mine site in the 3 Kilo area of Umrangso. (Photo: PTI)
Rising water levels
The water level inside the mine has risen to nearly 100 feet, and divers haven't rescued anyone or found bodies, only shoes and sandals, leading to the assumption that the workers might have entered tunnels. (Photo: PTI)
The nine trapped workers
The names of the trapped miners were revealed by CM Himanta: Ganga Bahadur Shreth, Hussain Ali, Jakir Hussain, Sarpa Barman, Mustafa Seikh, Khushi Mohan Rai, Sanjit Sarkar, Lijan Magar, and Sarat Goyary. (Photo: PTI)
Illegal mining suspected
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that one person was arrested as the mine appears to be illegal, and a FIR registered under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. (Photo: PTI)
Rescue forces join hands
The Navy, Army, Assam Rifles, NDRF, and SDRF have joined forces in the rescue operation. Specialized teams, including divers, engineers, and sappers, are working on the site. (Photo: PTI)
Army assists dewatering efforts
Army personnel comprising specialised divers and sappers with necessary equipment were on to assist in the rescue operation of the trapped workers, according to a defence spokesperson quoted by PTI.(Photo: PTI)
Navy divers to assist
Navy divers were requisitioned to assist with rescue operations, with a team from Coal India joining on Wednesday. (Photo: Himanta's X handle)
Deeper quarry rescue efforts
The quarry is approximately 340 feet deep, and rescue efforts are continuing with dewatering operations underway. (Photo: Assam CM Himanta's X handle)
Worried families
Officials interacted with the worried family members of the labourers trapped inside the coal mine at Umrangso area. (Photo: PTI)
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