Mine Collapse – News Analysis India https://newsanalysisindia.com The news you need to know, explained Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 9 Miners Dead in Dhanbad as Illegal Coal Mine Collapses; Incident Occurred 15 Days After Previous Tragedy https://newsanalysisindia.com/india/9-miners-dead-in-dhanbad-as-illegal-coal-mine-collapses-incident-occurred-15-days-after-previous-tragedy/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/9-miners-dead-in-dhanbad-as-illegal-coal-mine-collapses-incident-occurred-15-days-after-previous-tragedy/ A major accident occurred during illegal mining in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand. Nine miners died when a mine collapsed during illegal coal extraction. The incident took place in Jamunia, under the Baghmara police station area. Rescue and relief operations are underway at the site. The identities of the deceased miners have not yet been established, and the incident has caused a stir in the area.

JDU MLA Saryu Roy posted on X, stating that nine miners died in a mine collapse during illegal mining in Jamunia, Dhanbad. He added that the illegal mining mafia is attempting to dispose of the bodies of the deceased. He has informed the Dhanbad SSP about the incident. According to eyewitnesses, a mining mafia member named Chun Chun was conducting illegal mining with significant protection.

BJP state spokesperson Pratul Shahdev also responded to the incident, stating that information suggests illegal mining in Baghmara, Dhanbad, has claimed lives. He said that illegal mining is rampant in the state under the current government, leading to continuous mine collapses in Dhanbad. He cited previous incidents in Nirsa, Tetulmari, and Kalubathan, where miners lost their lives. He expressed sorrow over the deaths of nine miners today.

He further demanded a CBI investigation into the matter, calling it institutional murders by the state government. He stated that the government is aware of the illegal mining but takes no action due to the mining mafias, which constitutes murder. He demanded action against the concerned police station in-charge and police officers. This is not the first time that deaths have occurred due to illegal mining.

Fifteen days prior, on July 5, four people died in a mine collapse during illegal mining at the open pit mine of CCL’s Karma project in the Kuju police station area of Ramgarh district, Jharkhand. Four people were injured. The deceased were identified as Nirmal Munda, Wakil Karmali, Imtiaz Khan, and Rameswar Majhi. The illegal coal extraction was being carried out by villagers at the open pit mine of CCL’s Karma project near Mahuatungri in the Kuju police station area. The four deaths occurred when the mine collapsed, burying them under the debris.

]]> CCL Suffers Crore Loss, FIR Filed Against 6 Including Two JLKM Leaders https://newsanalysisindia.com/india/ccl-suffers-crore-loss-fir-filed-against-6-including-two-jlkm-leaders/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/ccl-suffers-crore-loss-fir-filed-against-6-including-two-jlkm-leaders/ Following the collapse of a mine in the Karma project under CCL’s Kuju area, significant political repercussions ensued, with allegations primarily targeting JLKM leaders. They were accused of illicitly removing bodies from the scene. Subsequently, protests were staged outside the GM’s office with the bodies, leading to a loss of one crore rupees for CCL due to their unlawful actions. A security in-charge has filed an FIR at Kuju OP against six individuals, including two JLKM leaders, Bihari Mahto and Paneshwar Mahto.

]]> Families of Four Workers to Receive ₹8 Lakh Compensation https://newsanalysisindia.com/india/families-of-four-workers-to-receive-%e2%82%b98-lakh-compensation/ Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/families-of-four-workers-to-receive-%e2%82%b98-lakh-compensation/ Following a tragic incident at the Karma project in the Kuju OP area of Ramgarh, where four workers lost their lives due to a cave-in during illegal mining, a settlement has been reached. After intense protests and demands from the locals, the CCL management and district administration agreed to provide compensation. The agreement, finalized after a late-night meeting involving management, administration, and political parties, stipulates a total compensation of ₹8 lakh for the families of the deceased. Each family will receive ₹1.70 lakh from CCL and ₹30,000 from the district administration. Furthermore, the agreement includes providing employment to one member of each victim’s family through outsourcing. The victims were identified as Mo. Imtiyaz, Rameswar Manjhi, Wakil Karmali, and Nirmal Munda. The bodies were subsequently released, and the protest was called off after the successful negotiation.

]]> Breaking: 4 Dead, 3 Injured in Ramgarh Mine Collapse https://newsanalysisindia.com/india/breaking-4-dead-3-injured-in-ramgarh-mine-collapse/ Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/breaking-4-dead-3-injured-in-ramgarh-mine-collapse/ A major accident occurred in the Kuju OP area of Ramgarh, Jharkhand, on Saturday morning. A coal mine caved in at the open cast mine of the CCL Karma project, resulting in the death of four individuals and injuries to three others. The injured are receiving treatment at various hospitals in the area. A large crowd has gathered at the scene of the incident. Locals, including villagers and JLKM workers, have accused the CCL management of negligence. Protests are ongoing, with the public demanding compensation, and the police presence has been increased.

]]> Miners Dead in Jharkhand Coal Mine Collapse https://newsanalysisindia.com/india/miners-dead-in-jharkhand-coal-mine-collapse/ Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/miners-dead-in-jharkhand-coal-mine-collapse/ A major accident occurred at the CCL Karma Project in the Ramgarh district of Jharkhand. Several villagers entered the Karma project of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) in Kuju to engage in illegal mining. During this, a coal seam suddenly collapsed, resulting in the death of four villagers. Several other villagers were injured and trapped under the debris. Some of the injured have been sent to the hospital for treatment, with two reported to be in serious condition. The incident occurred while the villagers were attempting to steal coal from the Karma project. The collapse of a large section of the illegal mine trapped four people, leading to their deaths. Upon receiving information about the incident, villagers rushed to the scene and recovered three bodies. The deceased have been identified as Imtiaz, Rameswar Manjhi, Vakil Karmali, and Nirmal Munda.

Villagers are holding CCL management responsible for the entire incident, alleging negligence. They claim that the accident occurred due to the lack of proper boundary walls or fencing around the mine, which allowed easy access. The villagers have also accused the management of violating DGMS (Directorate General of Mines Safety) regulations. Relief and rescue operations have been initiated by the administration after the tragic accident. JCB machines are being used to clear the debris, and efforts are underway to rescue those trapped inside. Currently, four villagers have been confirmed dead due to the coal mine collapse, and there are reports of more villagers still trapped under the debris.

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