Meghalaya mine blast: Toll rises to 18; high court orders arrests, summons top officials

Meghalaya High Court has ordered the arrest of those responsible for illegal coal mining following a deadly explosion in East Jaintia Hills. The court summoned the district police chief and deputy commissioner to appear on February 9, expressing grave concern over repeated fatal incidents and the failure of enforcement. Immediate assistance for victims was also mandated.

Meghalaya mine blast: Toll rises to 18; high court orders arrests, summons top officials
Meghalaya High Court has ordered the arrest of those responsible for illegal coal mining following a deadly explosion in East Jaintia Hills. The court summoned the district police chief and deputy commissioner to appear on February 9, expressing grave concern over repeated fatal incidents and the failure of enforcement. Immediate assistance for victims was also mandated.