GUWAHATI:  , Around a dozen , Indian , miners , were , trapped , Monday ( Jan 6 )  , inside , a , coal , mine , in the northeastern state of Assam after water , flooded , the shaft, police said.
” The , coal , mile is located very remotely”, local police superintendent Mayank Jha said, Confirming the , flooded , mine , and that the people were , trapped , in Umrangshu in Dima Hasao area.
Visitors said at least 27 staff had entered the , mine , on Monday night, with some managing to escape as gushing waters swamped the crater workings.
State officials have contacted the military and the government rescue teams to offer their assistance.  ,
” Distressing news from Umrangshu, where labourers are  , trapped , in a , coal , mine”, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in a statement, saying the exact number of , miners , was not confirmed.
” Praying to God for one’s safety”, he added.