Miner dies in a coal mine in Shallang

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Shillong, Aug 19:
In another mine tragedy in the state one miner died and another was injured after he was trapped inside a coal mine in West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya on August 18.

According to reports the tragedy happened at Goreng (Urak) under Shallang police station in West Khasi Hills district.

The deceased has been identified as Lependro Sangma (34) of Uguri village under Kharkutta police station North Garo Hills district. The injured was identified as Hendid Momin (33) also of the same village.

The mine lies in a remote area and police are investigating the matter.