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Coal Mafia, Silent Authorities, Underreported Deaths: Inside the Illegal Mining in Bengal’s Asansol

Summary by The Wire
According to local residents, the death toll may be higher than official figures as typically, at least 15-20 people enter a pit for coal extraction at a time. There has been no clarity on how many people were part of this team.

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Coal Mafia, Silent Authorities, Underreported Deaths: Inside the Illegal Mining in Bengal’s Asansol

According to local residents, the death toll may be higher than official figures as typically, at least 15-20 people enter a pit for coal extraction at a time. There has been no clarity on how many people were part of this team.

·New Delhi, India
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The Wire broke the news in New Delhi, India on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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