Gunmen Kill 20 Miners And Injure 7 In Balochistan, Pakistan Ahead Of Major Security Summit

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:28am on 11 Oct 2024,Friday International

In a tragic incident in Balochistan, Pakistan, gunmen stormed a coal mine late Thursday, killing 20 miners and injuring 7 others. The attack occurred in the Duki district, where the assailants opened fire after rounding up the miners. Local police suspect the outlawed Baloch Liberation Army, known for targeting civilians, may be responsible. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the violence, while local leaders vowed to seek justice for the innocent laborers. The attack comes just days before a significant security summit in Islamabad, raising concerns about ongoing instability in the region.

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