GUWAHATI: The Assam government has requisitioned the help of the Navy to help in the rescue operations in the coal mine in Umrangshu of Dima Hasao district where 15 miners are feared trapped after a sudden flooding on January 6.
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Dima Hasao district Superintendent of Police Mayank Kumar Jha told GPlus that a team of the Navy was on its way to the site from its base in Vishakhapatnam. “We have requisitioned the Navy to help with the rescue operation and a team is on its way from Vishakhapatnam,” he said.
As for some reports that at least three bodies were detected floating the water inside the mine, Jha said there was no such report.
According, to the assesment by the stationed team, the water level inside the mine has risen to nearly 100 feet.
While there are reports of 15 miners being trapped Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma released names of nine.
The Indian Army has mobilised an Engineers Task Force, along with divers and medical teams, to assist in the rescue of miners.
The operation is being carried out in close coordination with the civil administration to ensure the safety and prompt rescue of the miners.
The miners, who were caught off guard by the flooding and had no time to escape, are being assisted by a team of Army specialists, including divers and sappers, equipped with the necessary tools to aid in the rescue operation.
Additionally, the Army’s task force, the Assam Rifles have also joined the efforts, with all units working together to rescue the trapped miners. Senior Army officials are overseeing the operation in collaboration with civil authorities.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had earlier requested the Army’s assistance, which was swiftly provided. He also noted, “The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are on their way to the site to support the ongoing rescue efforts.”
The Army's quick response, alongside the coordination of medical teams and rescue units, has been met with gratitude from local authorities. Chief Minister Sarma expressed his appreciation for the deployment of all available resources to ensure the miners' safe return.
List of Miners Released:
- Ganga Bahadur Shreth (38), Nepal
- Hussain Ali (30), Darrang, Assam
- Jakir Hussain (38), Darrang, Assam
- Sarpa Barman (46), Kokrajhar, Assam
- Mustafa Seikh (44), Darrang, Assam
- Khusi Mohan Rai (57), Kokrajhar, Assam
- Sanjit Sarkar (35), Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
- Lijan Magar (26), Dima Hasao, Assam
- Sarat Goyary (37), Sonitpur, Assam
