One dead body was recovered and eight miners continue to be trapped in the inundated coal mine at 3 Kilo, Umrangso, in Dima Hasao. The NDRF and Army Troops are continuing rescue operations. HPS Kandari, Commandant of the 1st Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), spoke to ANI regarding the complex mine rescue mission. Speaking about the difficulties faced by the joint rescue team, 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.”
The mine collapse, which trapped several workers, has posed numerous challenges for rescue teams due to the hazardous conditions underground. Diving experts are now being called upon for specialized support. Kandari highlighted the dangers and uncertainties of the operation, stating, “Diving in other places is another thing but in these situations, we need experts as we cannot guesstimate what conditions would be there inside. There can be several types of mining equipment which can hinder the rescue process.”
