Hussain Zarkoon:
Dukki, October 31 – A deadly gas leak in a coal mine in Balochistan’s Dukki district led to the tragic deaths of two miners, while one was rescued after an intensive eight-hour operation. The miners, working at a depth of 1,400 feet, were trapped when poisonous gas filled the mine, cutting off their escape route. The deceased, identified as Habibullah and Saifullah, were recovered from the debris, while a third miner was saved and quickly taken to the hospital.
Many miners in Balochistan’s coal industry, including these victims from Afghanistan, face severe risks due to poor ventilation and inadequate safety protocols. This incident marks the second tragedy in Dukki’s mines in just two days, with a separate landslide claiming another miner’s life.
Rescue teams and local authorities deployed specialized equipment and worked tirelessly through challenging conditions to retrieve the trapped miners. Despite their efforts, the toxic atmosphere inside the mine posed significant obstacles, resulting in the loss of two lives.
The incident has drawn renewed attention to the hazardous working conditions in Dukki’s mines, raising calls for immediate safety reforms. Mines Department officials have promised an investigation to prevent future tragedies, with plans to address ventilation and safety standards across the region. This latest accident serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for mining safety improvements to protect the lives of workers in Balochistan’s coal sector.
