27-05-2025
2 dead, 1 injured as portion of coal mine collapses in SECL in Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR: Two persons were killed, and another sustained injuries after a portion of the boundary wall of a coal mine collapsed on them in wee hours on Tuesday at South Eastern Coalfields Limited's (SECL) Gevra open-cast coal mine in Chhattisgarh's Korba district.
The three villagers had entered the mine site to steal coal when they got trapped under the debris of coal after a portion of the boundary wall of Dipka and Gevra mines suddenly collapsed.
According to officials, Vishal Yadav (18) and Dhan Singh Kanwar (24) died after getting trapped under the debris of coal while Sahil Dhanwar sustained injuries and is presently under treatment. The bodies were retrieved and a probe was launched in the matter.
The SECL team and police were informed after the incident took place and a rescue operation was launched at the site.
According to SECL's public relations officer Sanish Chandra said that primarily, it appears that the youths entered the mine area without permission, without any safety measures, and they infiltrated our mine security checkpoints and reached the site.
According to information received from the local police, three youths from Hardi Bazaar and Mundapara Bazaar allegedly entered the Gevra-Dipka mine boundary area late last night or early this morning without permission, with the intent of stealing leftover coal.
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'It is known that some coal deposits remain along the mine boundaries, where coal walls can be as high as 15–25 feet. It is suspected that during the act of coal theft, a layer of coal collapsed, causing the tragic incident,' said Chandra.
Dipka and Hardi police have begun an investigation after sending the bodies for post-mortem.
'Trespassing into mine premises is prohibited. SECL management earnestly appeals to all to stay away from such risky and illegal activities and not to fall prey to any form of temptation,' said Chandra.
