Three Nepali Youths Killed in Coal Mine Explosion in Meghalaya, India

Summary

Three Nepali youths from Khotang died in a coal mine explosion in Meghalaya, India, with one missing and three injured. Legal and financial challenges complicate repatriation and treatment.

Key Points
  • Three Nepali youths from Khotang died in an illegal coal mine explosion in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, India.
  • One person is missing and three others were injured and are being treated in a local hospital.
  • The bodies recovered were burned beyond recognition, complicating identification.
  • Relatives face legal and financial difficulties in bringing the bodies back to Nepal, prompting a local fundraising campaign.
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