Khliehriat(Meghalaya), May 10 : The State Disaster Response Force recovered the body of an unidentified man from an abandoned coal mine at Mulaibrisumer village under Mooriap Border Out Post in East Jaintia Hills District today, after receiving information last evening about a body inside the mine.
An SDRF team led by Sub-Inspector D. Kharbhih left headquarters at 5:30 am and reached the incident site at around 10:30 am. The rescue and recovery operation began immediately on arrival. With assistance from the QRT Civil Defence Khliehriat, three SDRF personnel — G/M F. Shangrit, G/M A. Dhar, and G/M M. Chyrmang — descended into the abandoned mine using a crane system to retrieve the floating body.
At approximately 11:15 am, the team recovered the body of a male, estimated to be between 30 and 40 years of age. The body has been handed over to police authorities for further legal formalities and investigation.
Deputy Controller of Civil Defence, West Khasi Hills, S.S L. Marshillong commended the coordinated efforts of all personnel involved and reiterated the SDRF’s commitment to prompt emergency response and public safety.
