An alleged illegal coal mining incident was reported from Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district on Thursday morning, triggering an immediate response from the district police.
Superintendent of Police Vikash Kumar confirmed that a police team has been dispatched to the site to assess the situation and verify the incident.
The police officials said the incident is believed to have occurred earlier in the day, though the exact nature and extent of the tragedy remain unclear.
Authorities are awaiting detailed reports from the ground, and further information is expected once the police team completes its preliminary assessment.
