Superintendent of Police (SP) Vikash Kumar confirmed that an explosion had taken place inside an illegal coal mine, and several persons were suspected to be trapped, with 18 bodies recovered from the incident site during the rescue operation.
Explaining the circumstances that led to the tragedy, the DG said the victims were workers who had been provided accommodation in the basement of the building. "They were working here and were given accommodation in the basement. So two of them were trying to rescue the others. But unfort
The ministry said 96 people were rescued and seven bodies recovered after the accident on Wednesday. The boat involved in the accident was found on a sandbank.
Reports have emerged of alleged enforced disappearances and the recovery of two unidentified bodies in Balochistan's Khuzdar and Washuk districts, according to the Balochistan Post.
The encounter between Naxalites and security forces went on for nearly 12 hours, during which three District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawans were killed in action.
A Nepal-bound bus caught fire, causing several injuries and the recovery of two dead bodies in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday. All passengers were evacuated, and the injured ones were sent for treatment.
The rescue operation to locate and rescue individuals trapped after a stone mine collapsed in Sonbhadra in Uttar Pradesh was completed on Tuesday, officials said.
Rescue operations are currently underway on the third day to locate and rescue individuals trapped after a stone mine collapsed in Sonbhadra in Uttar Pradesh on November 15.
"So far, we have recovered 5 bodies... There is a possibility of one more body being found; the search for it is ongoing... An FIR has been registered against two people, who are the owners. If any other is found guilty, action will be taken against them as well..." he told ANI.
Balochistan has witnessed a fresh surge of targeted killings, with at least five bodies recovered and a young man shot dead in separate incidents across the province, highlighting the persisting atmosphere of fear and insecurity in the region.