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Home / News / India News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: 18 killed in massive explosion at illegal coal mine in Meghalaya

IN PHOTOS: 18 killed in massive explosion at illegal coal mine in Meghalaya

Updated On: 06 February, 2026 07:39 PM IST | Tarun Verma

At least 18 people were killed in a massive explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills, officials said, adding that the rescue efforts were underway and a probe has been launched against the illegal mining. Pics/PTI 

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At least 18 people were killed in a massive explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills, officials said, adding that the rescue efforts were underway and a probe has been launched against the illegal mining. Pics/PTI 

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At least 18 people were killed in a massive explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills, officials said, adding that the rescue efforts were underway and a probe has been launched against the illegal mining. Pics/PTI 
<p>The blast occurred in the remote Thangsku area in East Jaintia Hills, where narrow &ldquo;rat-hole&rdquo; mining tunnels make rescue operations challenging and dangerous</p>

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The blast occurred in the remote Thangsku area in East Jaintia Hills, where narrow “rat-hole” mining tunnels make rescue operations challenging and dangerous

<p>Seven of the eight injured miners, including workers from Nepal, Assam, and local areas, are receiving treatment at hospitals in Shillong</p>

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Seven of the eight injured miners, including workers from Nepal, Assam, and local areas, are receiving treatment at hospitals in Shillong

<p>Family members and locals gathered at the site, mourning the deceased and watching ongoing search and rescue efforts</p>

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Family members and locals gathered at the site, mourning the deceased and watching ongoing search and rescue efforts

<p>Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh each for the families of three victims from Assam and instructed officials to visit bereaved families</p>

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh each for the families of three victims from Assam and instructed officials to visit bereaved families

<p>PM Narendra Modi expressed grief, announcing Rs 2 lakh compensation for each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured while Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Sangma and assured central support for ongoing rescue and relief operations in the district</p>

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PM Narendra Modi expressed grief, announcing Rs 2 lakh compensation for each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured while Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Sangma and assured central support for ongoing rescue and relief operations in the district

<p>Meghalaya Police arrested two individuals and identified a third in connection with the illegal mining operation, as investigations continue</p>

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Meghalaya Police arrested two individuals and identified a third in connection with the illegal mining operation, as investigations continue

<p>The search operation continues under challenging conditions, highlighting the dangers of illegal and unregulated mining.</p>

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The search operation continues under challenging conditions, highlighting the dangers of illegal and unregulated mining.

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