India, Feb. 16 -- Following the tragic death of 33 miners in the Thangsko coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills, the state government has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining activities.

Enforcement teams have been set up, raids and seizures increased, and additional police personnel along with drones deployed to curb unlawful operations.

During the opening day of the Budget session in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly on Monday, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said a special enforcement team, including Executive Magistrates and officials from the police and mining and geology departments, has been formed to conduct daily drives against illegal coal mining and transportation.

In response to the Thangsko tragedy, five extr...