Deadly Attack on Balochistan Coal Mines Claims 20 Lives

Devastating Attack on Coal Mines in Duki: Pashtun Miners Among the Victims

A tragic assault on coal mines in Balochistan’s Duki district has resulted in the deaths of at least 20 miners, with several others injured. The attackers, armed with rocket launchers and hand grenades, reportedly launched the assault and set mining equipment ablaze.

The casualties, both the deceased and injured, were taken to nearby hospitals. Police confirmed that the victims were from various areas, including Pishin, Qilla Saifullah, Zhob, Muslim Bagh, Musa Khel, Quetta, and Afghanistan.

According to the police, the attackers gathered the miners in groups before opening fire. SHO Humayun Khan stated that all those killed or wounded were of Pashtun ethnicity.

Haji Khairullah, the Duki District Chairman and owner of the mines, reported that the attackers destroyed ten coal engines and used heavy weaponry, including hand grenades and rocket launchers, during the attack. An investigation is underway.

Balochistan has seen several terrorist attacks targeting laborers in recent months, mostly against workers from Punjab. However, this marks the first significant attack against Pashtuns, a sizable ethnic group in the region.

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The tragic incident of the killing of innocent laborers in Dhaka has sent shockwaves across Balochistan, sparking widespread condemnation from top provincial leaders.

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti strongly condemned the brutal killing, terming it a cruel and barbaric act. He expressed his anger and ordered immediate action against the terrorists, instructing that the area be sealed and surrounded.

“Terrorists have once again targeted poor laborers, showing the end of cruelty and barbarity,” Bugti said. “Their agenda is to destabilize Pakistan, but we will not let them succeed.”

Bugti vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice, stating, “Terrorists will be brought to their logical end. We will not spare those who shed the blood of innocent people.”

Governor Jafar Khan Mandukhel also denounced the brutal killing, calling it a heinous and inhuman act. He observed a minute of silence to express solidarity with the martyred laborers and their families.

“Today, we as a nation mourn the brutal killing of innocent coal workers,” Mandukhel said. “This is a heinous and inhuman act, and we condemn it categorically.”

Mandukhel acknowledged the workers’ hard work and service, recognizing that every worker is the sole breadwinner of their family.

“Workers are beyond any geography due to their hard work and service,” he said. “The entire family is affected by the killing of a laborer, and today the only sponsor has been taken away from them by anti-social elements very mercilessly.”

Provincial ministers from Pakistan Muslim League-N and Pakistan Peoples Party were present at the press conference, where Mandukhel announced compensation for the martyred workers and medical facilities for the injured at Quetta Civil Hospital.

Speaker Balochistan Assembly Captain (R) Abdul Khaliq Khan Achakzai condemned the killing, labeling it a senseless violation of human life, social justice, and basic human rights.

“The brutality with which the so-called freedom fighters killed innocent Pashtuns cannot be condemned enough,” Achakzai said. “Freedom cannot be achieved through such cowardly acts.”

Achakzai asserted that Pakistan would continue its resistance against extremism and promised prompt action against the culprits.

“We will leave no stone unturned to protect the rights of workers,” he said. “In this moment of deep sorrow, we stand with the bereaved families.”

Achakzai offered condolences to the affected families and prayed for the martyrs.

“We pray to Allah Almighty to grant the martyrs a high place in Jannat al-Firdous and grant patience to the bereaved,” he said.

The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with calls for justice and protection for workers and their families.

The government has vowed to take prompt action against the culprits and protect workers’ rights.

As the investigation continues, the people of Balochistan remain united in their condemnation of terrorism and their commitment to peace and stability.

The provincial government’s swift response and condemnation of the incident reflect its resolve to combat terrorism and ensure the safety of citizens.

In the face of adversity, the people of Balochistan stand resilient, united against extremism and violence.

The memory of the martyred laborers will not be forgotten, and their sacrifice will strengthen the province’s determination to eradicate terrorism.

The government’s efforts to provide compensation and medical facilities demonstrate its commitment to supporting the affected families.

As Balochistan mourns the loss of innocent lives, it also reaffirms its resolve to combat terrorism and ensure a safer future for all.

The incident serves as a grim reminder of the ongoing struggle against extremism and the need for continued vigilance.

However, with unity and determination, the people of Balochistan will overcome this tragedy and emerge stronger.

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