The Meghalaya government has initiated a judicial inquiry into a blast at an illegal rat-hole coal mine in the East Jaintia Hills district, which occurred on February 5 and resulted in the deaths of 27 individuals. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma announced the decision to form a Judicial Inquiry Commission under the Commission of Inquiry Act. This commission will be tasked with investigating the sequence of events that led to the tragic incident in the Mynsngat-Thangsko area, identifying any lapses in safety and oversight, and determining accountability for the disaster. Currently, nine workers are receiving treatment in Shillong, while several individuals remain unaccounted for. In connection with the incident, two owners of the mine have been arrested.
Meghalaya Announces Judicial Probe into Deadly Coal Mine Incident
