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Title: Government to Constitute Judicial Inquiry Commission to Probe Mynsngat–Thangsko Mining Tragedy
Press Release Number:
09/02/2026
Description:
After the tragic mining incident on 5th February 2026 at the Mynsngat–Thangsko area in East Jaintia Hills district, which claimed 27 lives and left nine others injured, the Government of Meghalaya has been actively coordinating relief, rescue, and follow-up measures.
In view of the seriousness of the incident, the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Conrad K. Sangma announced that a Judicial Inquiry Commission under the Commission of Inquiry Act will be constituted to investigate the Mynsngat–Thangsko tragic mining incident.
Ex-gratia assistance has been announced for the next of kin of the deceased, and continued support is being provided to those injured
In view of the seriousness of the incident, the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Conrad K. Sangma announced that a Judicial Inquiry Commission under the Commission of Inquiry Act will be constituted to investigate the Mynsngat–Thangsko tragic mining incident.
Ex-gratia assistance has been announced for the next of kin of the deceased, and continued support is being provided to those injured
Released Date:
09 Feb 2026
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