Quetta: 32 Miners Killed in Coal Mine Explosion near Surinj
Quetta — Pakistan’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed that 32 miners have been killed and their bodies recovered after an explosion at a coal mine near Surinj, on the outskirts of Quetta. Initial rescue efforts recovered 18 bodies, and a further 16 were retrieved as search operations continued. Chief Mines Inspector Abdul Ghani said…
Quetta — Pakistan’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed that 32 miners have been killed and their bodies recovered after an explosion at a coal mine near Surinj, on the outskirts of Quetta. Initial rescue efforts recovered 18 bodies, and a further 16 were retrieved as search operations continued.
Chief Mines Inspector Abdul Ghani said that a total of 34 miners were trapped when a large portion of the mine collapsed following the blast. The collapse has complicated rescue and recovery operations, officials said. Rescue teams and local authorities remain at the site, searching for any remaining victims.
Authorities have pledged financial assistance and immediate relief to the families of the deceased, and an inquiry has been launched to determine the cause of the explosion. Local communities and labor rights groups have expressed deep sorrow and renewed calls for stricter mine safety enforcement.
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