Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Dying declaration key in Meghalaya explosion case
Two people died in an explosion in a village in Meghalaya, India.
One of them, Ashok Tamang, said before he died that an explosion hurt him.
The police are using this statement to try to find out what happened.
They also have videos from social media that show the explosion.
The police are still trying to figure out where the explosion happened and how it happened.
They have not found any proof of a blast on the ground yet.
The police have submitted a report to a committee, but they still have many questions about the incident.
Meghalaya Police are investigating an explosion in Thangsko village, East Jaintia Hills, where two people died.
The only lead in the investigation is the 'dying declaration' of victim Ashok Tamang, who stated an explosion caused his injuries.
Police have confirmed the death of Ashok Tamang and are yet to identify the second victim.
The incident is allegedly linked to illegal coal mining, with several others sustaining burn injuries.
Police have not established the exact location or manner of the explosion and are relying on viral videos as the sole clue.
- Who
- Ashok Tamang and one unidentified person
- What
- Alleged explosion, possibly linked to illegal coal mining
- When
- December 23, 2023
- Where
- Thangsko village, East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
- Why
- Unknown, investigation ongoing
- Victims
- Ashok Tamang and one unidentified person
- Date of Incident
- December 23, 2023
- Location
- Thangsko village, East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
- Cause
- Alleged explosion, possibly linked to illegal coal mining
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing, based on dying declaration and viral videos
- Report Submitted To
- BP Katakey Committee
- Date of Death
- January 1, 2024 (Ashok Tamang)