A devastating attack on a private coal mine in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan has left at least 20 miners dead and seven injured. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning when a group of armed men stormed the Junaid Cola company mine in the Duki area.
According to police reports, the assailants used heavy weapons during the attack. The district hospital in Duki confirmed receiving 20 bodies and six injured patients. A doctor, speaking to Reuters, stated that the situation was dire.
Humayun Khan, the police station house officer for the town, reported that the attack occurred in the wee hours of the morning. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but the incident has raised concerns about the security situation in the region.
Balochistan has been grappling with a long-standing insurgency, and attacks on infrastructure and businesses are not uncommon. This latest incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in maintaining security and protecting the lives of civilians.
This is a developing story, and we will continue to update this news as more information becomes available.
