Meghalaya Coal Mine Blast: Death Toll Rises to 28, Judicial Inquiry Ordered

• The death toll in the illegal coal mine blast in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district has climbed to 28.
• One more injured person, identified as Raju Tamang, succumbed to injuries at NEIGRIMS hospital.
• The blast occurred last week at an illegally operated coal mine in Thangsku area of Mynsngat village.
• Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma announced a judicial inquiry into the incident to ascertain circumstances and fix responsibility.
• Meghalaya High Court expressed distress over the blast and ongoing illegal mining, seeking details on preventive measures.