In Assam's Dima Hasao district, rescue operations are being conducted to recover workers trapped inside a flooded coal mine. One body has been found; hopes for others are diminishing. Additional support from the navy and army intensifies efforts,

Body of one of the nine workers trapped inside a coal mine in the Dima Hasao district of Assam was recovered by army divers on Wednesday. It was the third day of the rescue operations, officials said.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that a person has been arrested after nine workers were trapped inside a coal mine in Dima Hasao district, which "appears to be illegal". He also said a case was registered in connection with the incident that occurred on Monday in Umrangso area.

Officials said that since the location of the mine is in a remote area and not easily accessible, it is still not clear how many people are inside and what’s their condition

The Indian Army has mobilized a relief task force comprising divers, sappers, and other relevant personnel to rescue trapped miners in Umrangshu, Dima Hasao district, Assam. The task force aims to assist the ongoing efforts by the SDRF and NDRF with equipment and coordination with civil administration.

Indian authorities have summoned the army to help rescue at least nine workers who are trapped inside a flooded coal mine in the country's northeastern Assam state.

The body of one of the nine miners trapped in a 'rat hole' coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district was recovered on Wednesday by a diving team from the Indian Army.