Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Justice Katakey seeks police report on illegal coal mine deaths
A committee led by Justice (retd) BP Katakey has asked the Meghalaya police to provide a report about the deaths of two coal miners in an illegal mine.
The miners died in an explosion on December 23, 2023, in East Jaintia Hills.
The committee, appointed by the Meghalaya High Court, has been investigating illegal coal mining.
The police have been asked to submit their report within two days.
The committee will take action based on the findings of the report.
Justice (retd) BP Katakey's committee seeks a police report on the deaths of two coal miners in an illegal mine in East Jaintia Hills.
The miners died in an explosion on December 23, 2023, with one dying at the scene and the other at Shillong Civil Hospital.
The committee, appointed by the Meghalaya High Court, has submitted 34 reports on illegal coal mining and transportation.
The police have been asked to submit their report within two days of the request.
A viral video of the victims is circulating, highlighting the incident.
- Who
- Justice (retd) BP Katakey and Meghalaya police
- What
- Request for a police report on the deaths of two coal miners in an illegal mine
- When
- January 6, 2024
- Where
- East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
- Why
- To investigate the deaths and take appropriate action based on the findings
- Location
- East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
- Date of Incident
- December 23, 2023
- Number of Deaths
- 2
- Committee Head
- Justice (retd) BP Katakey
- Report Submission Deadline
- Within two days of request