Umrangso Coal Mine Crisis: Judicial Probe, Arrests, and Rescue Efforts Continue

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has ordered a judicial inquiry, led by retired judge Anima Hazarika, into the Umrangso coal mine tragedy. Three more arrests, including a labor leader, raise the total to five. Four bodies have been recovered, but five miners remain trapped in the Dima Hasao district mine. Rescue teams face challenges due to high water levels. The government announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for each victim’s family and plans to collaborate with ISRO to monitor 220 identified mines in the area.