India, April 9 -- Amid the investigation into the alleged coal mining activities within the Telendihi Reserve Forest in Odisha's Sundargarh district, Union Tribal Affairs Minister has assured action after a detailed probe.

The Union Minister of Tribal Affairs and senior BJP leader from the district, Jual Oram has asserted that once the allegations of coal theft are proven, those accountable will face consequences, irrespective of their identity and clout.

"The allegation has already been reported by the media and now the government will seek detailed reports on the matter. Facts and figures in the alleged illegal mining will be verified and actions will accordingly be taken. Whoever is found guilty, no matter what his position is, will ...