East Jaintia Hills, Feb. 6 -- One more body has been recovered by NDRF, SDRF, and SRT teams from the coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district today, bringing the total number of recovered bodies to 19.

Meghalaya Minister Lakhmen Rymbui mentioned that two individuals have been arrested in connection with the illegal coal mine tragedy.

Earlier, at least 18 people were killed in a coal mine explosion that occurred in the Mynsyngat, Thangskai area of Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, leaving several others trapped.

According to CP Mawkan, the ADC of East Jaintia Hills, approximately 8 people sustained injuries in the incident; he further noted that teams are continuing to search for remaining bodies at the site.

"We are...