A senior official, Deputy General Manager Kumar Gaurav, met a tragic end as he was shot dead in the Keredari coal mines of NTPC, located in Hazaribag district of Jharkhand. The incident points towards the suspected involvement of the coal mining mafia in the region. Gaurav was ambushed while en route to his workplace, becoming the fourth official to be killed in the coal sector of Jharkhand within a span of five years. In response to this heinous act, the police have taken six individuals into custody and have initiated a specialized investigation into the matter. It is evident that the coal mining industry in Jharkhand continues to face challenges due to criminal activities, posing a threat to the safety and security of officials working in the sector. This unfortunate event serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by those involved in the coal mining operations in the region. The authorities are under pressure to address the issue of mafia involvement in the coal sector to ensure the safety of workers and officials. The incident has sent shockwaves through the industry, highlighting the urgent need for stringent measures to combat such criminal activities and safeguard the lives of those associated with the coal mining operations in Jharkhand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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