HM Amit Shah assures central support after coal mine blast in Meghalaya

By  News On Air   Feb 06, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that two National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams are en route to a coal mine explosion site in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district.

In a social media post, Mr Shah expressed grief over the loss of lives in the accident and informed that one NDRF team has already arrived at the site. He also spoke with the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma, and assured him of every support from the Centre.