Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri, Chairperson of the Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights, visited a hospital in Harnai to check on miners injured in a recent coal mine gas explosion. The blast resulted in several fatalities and left many miners critically injured, sparking concern over worker safety in the area.
During her visit, Senator Zehri met with injured workers and expressed solidarity with their families, offering her condolences and support in the aftermath of the tragedy. She recognized the hardships faced by the victims and their loved ones, and assured them that their plight would not go unnoticed.
Senator Zehri emphasized the crucial role laborers play in the country’s economy and insisted that their safety must be a top priority. She called for a transparent investigation into the incident to determine its causes and hold those responsible to account.
Drawing attention to the ongoing risks faced by miners, she underscored the urgent need for strict implementation of safety protocols and better enforcement of existing regulations in the mining sector. She urged authorities to adopt preventive measures seriously to avoid similar incidents in the future.
Senator Zehri also offered prayers for the miners who lost their lives, asking for peace for the departed souls.
