Shillong, Feb. 7 -- The death toll from Thursday's explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills rose to 25 on Friday following the recovery of seven more bodies, even as rescue teams continued to comb the remote site. Meanwhile, police have arrested two people and registered an FIR in connection with the incident.
The blast took place in Mynsyngat-Thangskai area. "The search operation is underway, and all efforts are being made to find out any remaining victims...," the DGP said.P8
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