Summary:
Most of these illegal mines are spread over Sutnga, Lakadong, Musiang-Lamare, Khliehriat, Ioksi, Ladrymbai, Rymbai, Byrwai, Chyrmang, Bapung, Jarain, Shkentalang, Lumshnong and Sakynphor areas.The Meghalaya government has been denying the existence of illegal coal mines in the state until this tragedy. The majority of these miners were engaged in illegal mines in Jaintia Hills and South Garo Hills districts. Guwahati: The Supreme Court on Friday held the owner of the illegal ‘rat hole’ coal mine in Meghalaya responsible for the mishap that happened on December 13. Saipung, Dist HQ Khliehriat, East Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya-793200,” the court ordered. It is, therefore, directed that notice be issued to the mine owner also, namely Jrin Chullet @ Krip Chullet, R/O Village Narwan, P.S..