Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Dhanbad Mine Search Concludes; No One Found After Collapse
A search for people trapped in a collapsed mine in Dhanbad, India, ended after four days.
The search began after some leaders said people were buried alive.
A team of rescuers and the NDRF searched the area.
Despite the claims, no one was found.
A local politician claimed that five people are missing and demanded their rescue.
The police are still investigating and the search operation continues.
Search at collapsed mine in Dhanbad concluded after four days with no one found.
The search operation started on Thursday evening at the abandoned mine.
A 35-member NDRF squad and a 15-member mines' rescue team participated in the search.
Giridih MP CP Choudhary claimed people were buried alive and submitted a list of five missing persons.
The Baghmara police station in-charge confirmed the search would continue.
- Who
- A 35-member NDRF squad, a 15-member mines rescue team, and political leaders.
- What
- Search operation at an abandoned coal mine concluded with no individuals found.
- When
- The search started Thursday evening, concluding Sunday with no one found.
- Where
- Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India, at an abandoned coal mine in Baghmara.
- Why
- To search for individuals reportedly trapped after a mine collapse due to illegal mining.
Allegations of Missing Persons
Official Statements
Missing Persons
Allegations of Missing Persons
Political leaders claimed people were buried alive.
Official Statements
Officials have not found anyone.
- Location
- Dhanbad, Jharkhand
- Mine Type
- Abandoned Coal Mine
- Search Teams
- NDRF, BCCL rescue team
- Search Duration
- Four Days
- Political Figure
- CP Choudhary