VP Radhakrishnan Condoles Deaths in Meghalaya Mine Explosion

• Vice President C P Radhakrishnan expressed anguish over the loss of lives in an explosion at an "illegal" coal mine in Meghalaya.
• He extended condolences to the next of kin of those killed and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
• The explosion occurred at an "illegal" coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district.
• At least 18 labourers were killed, and several others are feared trapped in the incident.