Two persons were killed during illegal mining in Kapasara colliery area of Nirsa Block of Dhanbad this morning. The incident during which one person was also seriously injured took place due to roof collapse at the illegal mining site.
Vishal Bauri, a resident of Kamardih and another unidentified person were killed. Nitai Bauri, another resident of Kamardih area of Nirsa who was seriously injured in the incident has been admitted to a private hospital.
Family members of the deceased persons who reached the site fled along with the dead bodies , fearing police action on the charges of illegal mining.