4 Killed, Several Injured as Coal Mine caves in During Illegal Mining in Dhanbad

Dhanbad: At least four persons died and several others were injured when a coal mine caved in during illegal mining in the Tetulmari police station area of Jharkhand’s Dhanbad district on Thursday.

According to sources, this accident occurred at around 6 am in BS Mining Outsourcing company’s excavation project in West Modidih colliery.

At the time of the accident, more than a dozen labourers were inside the tunnel to extract coal. All of a sudden, the roof of the mine collapsed. Four persons died on the spot. Their bodies were recovered by locals.

BJP legislator Dhullu Mahto claimed in the Jharkhand assembly on Thursday that around 10 people had died in the accident. He alleged that large-scale illegal mining was taking place in Dhanbad.  He demanded that Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) officials to be booked in the case and demanded compensation of Rs 20 lakh to the deceased’s next of kin and an amount of Rs 5 lakh to the injured.