Meghalaya: 16 Dead, Many Trapped in Rat-Hole Coal Mine Explosion in Thangskai

• An explosion at a suspected illegal rat-hole coal mine in Thangskai, East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, has killed 16 people.
• The incident occurred on Thursday, leaving one person with burn injuries and several laborers still trapped inside.
• Superintendent of Police (SP) Vikas Kumar confirmed the recovery of 16 bodies.
• SDRF, police, and local administration are conducting search and rescue operations.
• More details regarding the incident are awaited as rescue efforts continue.