Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Meghalaya Launches Probe into Missing Coal
The Meghalaya government is looking into a lot of missing coal, about 4,000 tons, that was illegally mined.
A judge's committee found the coal gone from storage sites.
The High Court told the government to figure out where it went.
Now, the government is checking with local officials and police to see what happened.
They will make a report for the court after the investigation.
Meghalaya government is investigating the alleged misappropriation of around 4,000 metric tons of illegally mined coal.
The probe was launched after a directive from the Meghalaya High Court.
The High Court instructed the government to hold accountable those responsible for the missing coal.
The disappearance of the coal was flagged by the Justice (Retd) B.P. Katakey Committee.
District administrations and police have been instructed to conduct a detailed probe.
- Who
- The Meghalaya government, district administrations, and superintendents of police.
- What
- Investigation into the alleged misappropriation or illegal diversion of approximately 4,000 metric tons of illegally mined coal.
- When
- The probe was launched following a July 24 directive.
- Where
- Meghalaya, India, specifically the West Khasi Hills and Ri Bhoi districts.
- Why
- To determine if the coal was illegally diverted and to address concerns raised by the High Court.
- Coal Quantity
- Around 4,000 metric tons
- Government Involved
- Meghalaya Government
- Action
- Investigation
- Storage Sites
- Rajaju and Diengngan
- Court Involvement
- Meghalaya High Court
Sources
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