Two coal miners killed in Balochistan's Duki
QUETTA: Two coal miners were killed and four others found unconscious in a coal mine in the Duki coalfield on Sunday, officials said. The miners were working deep inside the mine in the Thandk area of Duki when poisonous gas accumulated, affecting six workers, the officials said, adding that the two miners died after inhaling toxic methane gas. The deceased were identified as Mohabbatullah and…
Quetta, Pakistan witnessed a tragic incident at a coal mine in the Duki coalfield on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of two miners and leaving four others unconscious. The unfortunate event unfolded in the Thandk area of the Duki coalfield, where the miners were working deep within the mine when toxic gas accumulation occurred. The incident claimed the lives of two victims, Mohabbatullah and Rumi Muhammad.
Sadly, four other miners were found unconscious after recovery during the search operation. The deceased were promptly transported to the District Headquarters Hospital in Duki for medical attention.
In response to the incident, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) stepped in to provide assistance to the bereaved families of 34 coal mine workers who lost their lives in the tragic incident near Quetta on July 30. The NDMA distributed assistance cheques worth Rs2 million each to the affected families, with the distribution taking place in Shangla, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The authority's decision to extend financial aid reflects the federal government's solidarity with the affected families and its commitment to supporting communities in high-risk sectors. This act of assistance was directed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and coordinated by the NDMA team in collaboration with local representative Dr Ibadullah Khan.
The incident also prompted a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. As a result, the affected mine was promptly closed to prevent further risks to workers in the sector. The tragedy at the Duki coal mine has once again highlighted the dangers faced by miners in Pakistan's coal sector, prompting renewed calls for improved safety measures and working conditions to protect the lives of these essential workers.
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