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Search and rescue operations continue at the coal mine site where 25 people were allegedly killed on Thursday, in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya on Saturday.

Meghalaya mine blast: Search on for missing, toll 27

February 7, 2026, 02:59 PM - 2 min read

Search operations continued at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills where 27 people died in a blast. Multiple agencies are searching for missing persons as two accused have been arrested and a suo motu FIR registered under mining and explosives laws.

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Search and rescue operation underway after at least 18 miners were killed and several others were feared trapped following an explosion in an illegal coal mining site, in East Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya. (Image: PTI)

Two arrested as death toll in Meghalaya mine rises to 19

February 6, 2026, 03:25 PM - 3 min read

Meghalaya Police arrest two in illegal coal mine blast that killed 19 in East Jaintia Hills. CM Sangma vows strict action; rescue and relief operations continue.

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