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Divers have fished out bodies of three workers from a flooded coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, where they had been trapped since January 6, an official said.
According to PTI, With this recovery, bodies of four out of the total nine workers stuck in the flooded quarry were found. The first one was recovered from the mine in Umrangshu, around 250 km from Guwahati, on Wednesday.
“The rescue operations resumed this morning and three bodies were recovered six days after the incident,” the official said.
The three were identified as Ligen Magar (27) of Dima Hasao district, Khushi Mohan Rai (57) of Kokrajhar district and Sarat Goyary (37) of Sonitpur district. The body of one labourer hailing from Nepal was found on January 8.
The bodies were found floating on accumulated water in the mine after two days of dewatering. Divers of the army, navy and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) brought them out, the official said.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said about the recovery of the bodies in a post on X.
Rescue efforts in Umrangsu continue with unwavering resolve. Tragically, another body was recovered this morning, with the identity yet to be confirmed. Our hearts go out to the grieving, as we hold onto hope and strength in this difficult time. https://t.co/sELQOdPFW1
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 11, 2025
“Rescue efforts in Umrangsu continue with unwavering resolve… Our hearts go out to the grieving, as we hold on to hope and strength in this difficult time,” he added.
Dewatering of the quarry was continuing with the help of five pumps throughout the day, the official said.
The water level of the mine has gone down to 12 metres from 26 metres on Friday, he said.
Currently, a search operation is being conducted with the help of an underwater Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV), the official added.
