Meghalaya coal truck accident triggers probe into illegal mining

A High Court-constituted panel has initiated a detailed inquiry following a truck accident in Meghalaya, seeking to determine whether the coal being transported was legally auctioned or illegally extracted.

The probe comes as authorities examine the circumstances surrounding the accident and its connection to coal trade practices in the state. The panel's investigation will focus on verifying the legitimacy of the coal's source and whether proper auction procedures were followed.

The incident has drawn renewed attention to concerns about illegal coal mining operations in Meghalaya, a region with a history of unregulated mining activity.