Assam Mines and Minerals Minister Kaushik Rai confirmed on Wednesday that so far only one body has been recovered from the mine, as teams from the Army and Navy work to rescue trapped miners. Efforts are underway to dewater the mine to determine the number of people trapped inside.

The NDRF is working tirelessly at Dima Hasao coal mine to rescue 8 trapped miners, deploying pumps to remove water. Despite challenging conditions, one body has been recovered, and the search continues overnight with specialized divers and advanced equipment,

Sanjit has been stuck in a 300-foot-deep pit in the mine, where around 100 feet is full of water, since Sunday with seven other miners