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Handyman Dies in Ledo Illegal Coal Mine Incident
Bashatullah Sheikh, a handyman from Goalpara, died in an illegal coal mining accident in Ledo’s Lalchuri area on Monday night.
The incident occurred at 7:30 PM while working with a coal-laden vehicle. Despite being rushed to Margherita Civil Hospital, he was declared dead. His body was sent to Tinsukia for a postmortem.
The tragedy highlights ongoing safety concerns in illegal coal mining across the Patkai Hills. Activists blame authorities for inadequate action against such operations, which frequently result in fatalities.