Roadside Bomb Kills 11 Coal Miners in Balochistan, Pakistan

In a tragic incident in Balochistan province, Pakistan, at least 11 coal miners lost their lives and six others were injured when their vehicle struck a roadside bomb early Friday morning, VOA news reported. The attack occurred near a coal mine in the Harnai district, an area known for ongoing insurgency.

Provincial Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti condemned the attack, vowing that those responsible would face justice. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his condolences, emphasizing the government’s commitment to combating terrorism.

No group has claimed responsibility for the bombing, but Balochistan has seen numerous attacks by ethnic Baloch militants targeting security forces and mining operations. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has been linked to several high-casualty incidents in the region, raising concerns about escalating violence. The United Nations recently highlighted the BLA’s connections with other terrorist organizations, underscoring the complex security challenges in Balochistan, which borders Iran and Afghanistan.