Flooded Assam Coal Mine Is "Illegal", Says Chief Minister Himanta Sarma

Flooded Assam Coal Mine Is "Illegal", Says Chief Minister Himanta Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that a person has been arrested after nine workers were trapped inside a coal mine in Dima Hasao district, which "appears to be illegal". He also said a case was registered in connection with the incident that occurred on Monday in Umrangso area. Rescue operations have been continuing since Monday but no worker has been brought out of the quarry so far, a district official said. ''The poli…