Gunmen kill Militants have attacked a coal mine in the Balochistan province.Of south-western Pakistan and at least 20 people have been killed, the police said.
Local police said gunmen armed with automatic weapons attacked the workers’ compound. In the Junaid Coal Company’s mines in the Duki district of the province on Friday morning. Gathered the men and warned them to prepare for execution.
A total of 20 bodies have been taken to a hospital. In Duki while six people are being treated, said Reuters.
“When the attackers got closer they shouted ‘we told you to stop work here, why didn’t you?. He said the attackers were speaking in Pashto language. “Then they opened fire.”
Hafeezullah said that the attack which he noted started at around 12am continued for approximately. An hour and half during which machinery was burnt. He also heard loud noise which he believe was grenade blasts.
District Police Officer Asim Shafi, police chief in Duki district, confirmed to news agency. AFP that both hand grenades and rocket launchers were used in the attack which is reported. To have been launched by up to forty men who quietly ‘fled into the night’.
Police said four of the victims were Afghans and the rest of the men were from Pashtoon areas of Baluchistan.
Mr. Hafeezullah alledges that he could not find several of his friends after the attack.
He said that when he left, there were people lying on the ground.
Unfortunately, up to date no organization has come forward to claim responsibility for the massacre. Earlier, the insurgent group named Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has been responsible for many terrorist attacks in the province.
Tragic Attack on Miners in Pakistan: At Least 20 Lives Lost
Gunmen killed at least 20 people after attacking a group of miners in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. In a horrific incident that has stunned the country. The attack was done on [insert date] at night in an area which was dominated by miners. This incident shows that the conditions of violence and insecurity. Remain regular not only for the employees of Pulp Mills but also for those of all other plants and factories in the region.
Details of the Attack
In the version of local officials, the attackers began stalking miners who were at work on the territory of the mine. As the suspected militants attacked the mining site, witnesses said they heard the sound of gunfire. Most of the deceased, according to the news reports, were migrants from other provinces. In search of jobs in the resourceful but dangerous province of Balochistan.
Emergency crews immediately arrived on the scene to identify the dead and to help those alive escaped. Many local hospitals have admitted so many dead bodies, and the government has promised. To stand with the bereaved families at this hard time.
Context of Violence
The province is endowed with natural resource; coal, minerals and lately mining companies operating in the province. Have been associated with conflicts and exploitations. Various organized groups in the mines, particularly the labour force. Sometimes receive threats from armed groups that demand money from them or want to chase them away.
Government Response
Since the attack Pakistani officials have urged for non violence and promised to punish the culprits involved in the incident. Interior Minister [insert name] extend his condolences over the loss of children and assured the public that the government is determined to implementing better security features in the mining pertinent zones.
But as critics have pointed out, previous assurances that security will be stepped. Up have not been honoured, thus making workers prone to such an attack. Civil society organisations continue to campaign for broad changes regarding security and treatment of workers in Balochistan.
Conclusion
Thus the hazardous condition experienced by those working in the vulnerable industries such as mining in Pakistan. Where least twenty miners lost their precious lives. While families bury their loved ones there is need to act against violence in the workplace. To honor lives lost and address unrest and insecurity in the region. The international community is also encouraged to act in favor of miners in Balochistan. Who are still in danger, fighting for their rights.