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More than 263 Illegal Coal Mines Identified in Assam

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Despite the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) ban on rat-hole coal mining, this practice persists in Assam, especially in the central region. On March 5, the Assam government acknowledged in a written response to the Assembly that at least 263 illegal rat-hole mines have been identified within the jurisdiction of two autonomous councils.

State Mines and Minerals Minister Kaushik Rai, addressing a question from Independent MLA Akhil Gogoi, disclosed that 248 of these illegal mines are located in the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) area, which includes Dima Hasao, while 15 were found in the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council overseeing East and West Karbi Anglong districts.

Furthermore, illegal coal mining activities have been reported in Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, and Charaideo districts, although specific details regarding these operations were not provided. The Assam government has reported seizing 25,631.98 tonnes of illegally mined and transported coal over the past three years, with plans to auction the confiscated coal currently in process.

To combat illegal mining, a monitoring committee, led by the Director General of Police (DGP), has been established. Rat-hole mining, a dangerous and unregulated method, was banned by the NGT in 2014 due to serious environmental and safety issues. Still, it continues to thrive in Assam and Meghalaya, with reports indicating that powerful syndicates are controlling the operations. This method involves excavating narrow tunnels for coal extraction, often placing underage workers in perilous conditions.

A tragic incident on January 6 at the 3-Kilo Coal Quarry in Umrangso, Dima Hasao, brought to light the risks associated with this illegal industry. Nine workers were trapped in a flooded rat-hole mine, and their partially decomposed remains were recovered days later. This disaster starkly illustrated the unregulated activities of illegal coal mafias in the area.

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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot

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Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.

The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.

According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.

Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.

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Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.

The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.

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Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate

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Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.

The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.

She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.

After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.

He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.

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People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.

They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.

 

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MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel

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New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.

According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.

The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.

The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.

Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.

In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.

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