Corruption behind coal mine woes targetted
By Wang Zhenghua (China Daily)
Updated: 2005-09-01 05:56

According to Xinhua, a gas explosion tore through the Jiajiabao coal pit in Ningwu on July 2, killing 36 and injuring 11.

But following the blast, deputy Party chief Li Tian'en and deputy head of Ningwu Li Desheng consented to falsely reporting the number of deaths, aiming to avoid investigation by the State Council. They are suspected of misusing power.

Included in the prosecuted are Lian Yuming and Kang Cunhuan, leaders of local coal bureau, as they reportedly permitted the coal mine to continue its production even though it failed to obtain a proper licence in 2003.

Three leaders and two workers from a rescue team were also prosecuted for being involved in the cover-up. Xinhua said they took bribes from the coal mine's owner and helped bury bodies.

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