Rescue operations are underway in Assam, India, where nine miners are trapped in a flooded coal mine. Three bodies have been spotted, and officials fear they are among the dead. The flooding occurred after water gushed in from a nearby unused mine. Local authorities have mobilized army units, including divers and engineers, to assist in the rescue. Despite a ban on illegal mining in India, hazardous operations continue, raising concerns about safety and the livelihoods of those involved. This incident highlights the dangers faced by workers in the region’s illegal coal mining industry.