Guwahati,Dec. 27: Coal India Limited (CIL) will start rescue operation in Meghalaya mine.

The CIL on Thursday said it is preparing to launch a rescue operation at the coal mine located in East Jaintia hills in Meghalaya.

A report said 15 persons are trapped in the  mine. They have been trapped in the mine since December 13.

According to the General Manager of CIL, Northeastern Coalfields, J. Borah,  the operation will be launched soon after all the equipment and manpower arrives at the site.

He said a 10-member team, including four engineers and six surveyors, is arriving at the spot on Thursday.

The equipment including pumps, pipes and survey tools will take some time to reach the site, he said. These equipments are being transported by road from different CIL establishments.

The National Disaster Rescue Force (NDRF), the State Disaster Rescue Force (SDRF) and the district administration have been trying their best to rescue the trapped miners but to no avail.