India, March 25 -- Over 1.92 lakh metric tons of illegally mined coal was found in four districts of Meghalaya by an aerial survey (drone imagery) conducted by Garuda, a survey company, the Justice (retd) BP Katakey Committee, appointed by the Meghalaya high court to probe illegal coal mining in the state, said on Tuesday.

Speaking to the media after a meeting in Shillong, Katakey said, "Garuda has submitted the report of the aerial survey, and as per the findings, in the four districts-East Jaintia Hills, South West Khasi Hills, West Khasi Hills, and South Garo Hills- more than 1.92 lakh metric tons of coal remain unaccounted for."

"I have instructed them to provide certain clarifications, which I expect to receive today or tomorrow. B...