Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has called on PM Modi to order a SIT probe into the Dima Hasao mining tragedy in Assam, where four labourers died. Gogoi highlights ongoing illegal mining due to weak enforcement, demanding accountability and broader safety measures. Rescue operations continue.
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