2 labourers killed in separate mine accidents in Shangla

SHANGLA  –  Two labourers were killed in separate mining-related accidents in Shangla district within three days, highlighting the dangers faced by workers engaged in mining and other hazardous occupations.

On Sunday, the body of a labourer who was trapped under debris inside a mine in the Sondia area of Tehsil Chakesar was recovered. On Tuesday, another labourer, identified as Siddiqullah, died when a mass of mud collapsed on him while he was working inside a well in the Palangay Kotkay area of Tehsil Martung.

In both incidents, Rescue 1122 Shangla teams, with the assistance of local residents and the relevant authorities, conducted rescue operations and recovered the bodies of the deceased workers before handing them over to their families.

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The successive incidents have once again highlighted the risks faced by thousands of people in Shangla who depend on mining and other forms of hazardous labour for their livelihoods.

The deaths have highlighted the economic dependence of thousands of families in Shangla on mining and other hazardous forms of labour. Due to limited employment opportunities in the district, many workers undertake dangerous jobs to support their families.

According to available local data, approximately 66 per cent of the population’s livelihood in Shangla is directly or indirectly linked to mining. This dependence underscores the importance of ensuring adequate workplace safety and protecting the lives of workers.

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