Meghalaya Govt Orders Inquiry into Fatal Coal Mine Incident; 16 Dead, Many Trapped

• Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma ordered an inquiry into a coal mine incident in East Jaintia Hills.
• The incident, at a suspected illegal coal mine in Thangskai area, claimed 16 lives and trapped several labourers.
• CM Sangma assured that accountability will be fixed, and those responsible will face strict legal action.
• Three NDRF teams were deployed for rescue operations; 16 bodies have been recovered so far.
• One person sustained burn injuries, and several others are still feared trapped inside the mine.