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This is with reference to `Mines of death' (Business Line, September 11): It is possible that the miners were provided with substandard materials, resulting in their inhalation of the fatal carbon-monoxide gas. The enquiry may bring to light more facts, but the lives lost cannot be brought back. The fixing of responsibility may lead to short-term precautions being taken. Going by past happenings, it is unlikely that long-term solutions will be put in place. The return of the private sector could only lead to deterioration of the situation. Mining activities should get full-fledged research support for evolving techniques to protect miners in case of accidents. The Coal Ministry should take up the task of improving safety for the miners.

C. P. Velayudhan Nair

Kochi

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