20 coal miners were shot dead and seven others injured after unknown armed attacked a mining site near Duki city late last night. The massacre, which occurred in the police jurisdiction of the area, has left the region in shock, with businesses shut down in protest.
Reportedly, the armed attackers entered the mining area and opened fire on the workers without warning. The victims included four miners from Afghanistan, while the remaining were from various districts of Pak-occupied-Balochistan, including Zhob, Qila Saifullah, Pishin, Musa Khel, and Kuchlak.
The attackers not only targeted the laborers but also set fire to several pieces of machinery, including ten engines, causing additional destruction at the coal mines.
Despite the severity of the attack, no group has claimed responsibility for the massacre, and the motive behind the attack remains unclear. Investigations are currently underway, with authorities exploring multiple angles.
Reportedly, the community has decided to protest at the main square in Duki, demanding justice for the victims. In response to the tragedy, the city’s business centers remain closed in solidarity with the grieving families.
The bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem, while the injured have been transported to the District Headquarters Hospital in Duki for medical treatment.