Bokaro: Three women have died after being buried under coal at the Kathara Colliery, located in the Bermo subdivision of Bokaro district, while four others have sustained injuries. The injured have been admitted to a hospital, where their condition remains critical. The incident, involving a collapse of coal, occurred on the night of November 4–5. The deceased have been identified as Pushpa Devi, Kaushalya Devi, and the wife of a man named Hiralal.
It is reported that villagers from the surrounding area had gone to the Kathara Colliery to collect coal for use as fuel. Around 2:00 AM, a pile of coal collapsed, trapping seven people. Upon learning of the incident, fellow villagers rushed to the site and managed to pull everyone out by clearing away the coal.
The seven individuals who had been trapped were taken to a nearby hospital, where the deaths of the three women were confirmed. The four other injured individuals are currently undergoing treatment. A wave of grief has swept through the Kathara area following the incident, with the families of the deceased left in a state of deep distress and mourning.
