Burdwan, August 27: Two miners were killed when a large chunk of coal fell on them in a mine owned by the Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) in Burdwan district today, police said. The accident occurred at Satgram project colliery in Ranigunj area when the block of coal fell on Parimal Khawas (50) and Arsila Bishoi (45) killing them on the spot.
After the incident, mine workers demonstrated and demanded compensation and job for the family members of the victims. ECL Managing Director S Chakraborty said jobs and compensation would be provided to the next of kin of the victims as per rule.
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