Meghalaya DGP forms SIT to probe fatal illegal coal mine explosion

• Meghalaya DGP Idashisha Nongrang constituted a nine-member SIT to investigate an illegal coal mine explosion.
• The explosion at Thangsku, East Jaintia Hills, on February 5, claimed at least 31 lives.
• SIT, headed by DIG Vivekanand S Rathore, will probe causes, circumstances, and NGT/court order violations.
• The state government called off search operations and announced a judicial inquiry commission.
• Four arrests made, and illegal coal dumps seized as authorities crack down on illegal mining.