The tragedy, which attracted widespread attention, expressed serious concern for illegal mining practices in the region.
According to officials, Hanan Laskar was employed by the owner of the mine and was responsible for supervising miners’ payments.
His arrest marks a crucial step in the investigation into the accident, which underlined the undescent working conditions and the possible violations of the mining standards.
The authorities continue their efforts to identify other people and entities involved in the functioning of the illegal coal mine. There are allegations against the state government that it covered up the Umrongso coal mine tragedy by targeting small-scale operators instead of dismantling an alleged coal smuggling syndicate that operated under political and administrative patronage.
The opposition has accused the government of using diversionary tactics to protect those responsible for illegal coal mining in Dima Hasao district.
Following the Umrongso coal mine tragedy, a growing faction within the BJP in Dima Hasao has intensified protests against Debolal Gorlosa, the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC), accusing him of authoritarianism, maladministration and corruption.
The internal BJP turmoil underscores the growing discontent with Gorlosa’s leadership. The protesters are determined to demand a change in leadership to ensure accountability and transparency in the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council. Persistent turbid water levels have affected rescue operations of miners trapped in a coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district since the morning of January 6.
Rescuers from multiple agencies recovered the body of a miner, identified as Ganga Bahadur Sresth, from Nepal’s Udayapur district on Wednesday (January 8, 2025). Divers from the Indian Navy, Army, National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, ONGC, Coal India Limited (CIL) and district administration participated in the rescue operations.
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