Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Youth Dies, Father Trapped in West Bengal Mine Collapse Amid Illegal Mining
A young man named Sourav Goswami died because part of a coal mine collapsed on him.
His dad, Nimai Goswami, is still stuck under the rubble.
They were both trying to get coal from the mine without permission.
Others who were with them managed to get away safely.
People are looking for the father.
A local politician said that illegal coal mining has been happening a lot, especially when elections are near.
He wants the police to stop it.
An 18-year-old youth, Sourav Goswami, died in a roof collapse at the Charanpur Open Cast Coal Mine in West Burdwan.
His father, Nimai Goswami, is reportedly trapped under the debris, with search operations ongoing.
The father and son were allegedly involved in illegal coal mining at the time of the incident.
Other individuals present at the site managed to escape the collapse.
A local politician has raised concerns about the resurgence of illegal coal mining activities in the region.
- Who
- An 18-year-old youth, Sourav Goswami, and his father, Nimai Goswami.
- What
- A portion of the roof collapsed at an open-cast coal mine, resulting in the death of the youth and his father being trapped.
- When
- This morning
- Where
- Charanpur Open Cast Coal Mine, under Barabani police station in West Burdwan district.
- Why
- They were allegedly engaged in illegal coal mining at the time of the incident.
- Victim's Name
- Sourav Goswami
- Father's Name
- Nimai Goswami
- Location
- Charanpur Open Cast Coal Mine, West Burdwan, West Bengal
- Incident
- Roof collapse during illegal coal mining
- Time of Incident
- Early morning