On Saturday, four workers tragically lost their lives when they were buried under coal slurry at the Moonidih coal washery in Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, operated by Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL). The accident occurred while workers were loading coal slurry into trucks, leading to a large chunk collapsing and trapping them. The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope. In response, family members and local villagers protested outside the washery, demanding compensation, jobs for the victims' dependents, and accountability for those responsible. This incident is reminiscent of a similar tragedy in Ramgarh district last year, where four people died due to a collapse during illegal mining activities. Local authorities confirmed that the mining in both cases was unauthorized, raising concerns about safety and regulatory enforcement in the region.