NEW DELHI: Union coal minister G Kishan Reddy has written to Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy, seeking an inquiry into reports of 40 lakh tonnes of coal worth Rs 1,600 crore allegedly missing from the state's coal mines.
In his letter, Reddy cited media reports and raised concerns about the alleged disappearance of coal from the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), a joint venture between the Telangana government and the central government. The minister urged the chief minister to order a thorough investigation into the matter.
The missing coal, valued at approximately Rs 1,600 crore, has sparked political controversy in the state. The opposition has accused the state government of negligence, while the ruling party has dismissed the allegations as politically motivated.
As of June 13, 2026, no official statement has been issued by the Telangana government regarding the initiation of an inquiry. The central government's letter has intensified the debate over the management of coal resources in the state.
