Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri, Chairperson of the Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights, visited a local hospital in Harnai to meet miners injured in a recent gas explosion at the area’s coal mines. The accident resulted in several fatalities and left many more miners with serious injuries.
During her visit, Senator Zehri spoke with the injured workers and expressed her deep sympathies to their families. She recognized the immense hardship faced by the victims and their loved ones during this challenging time. Hospital staff provided her with updates on the miners’ conditions, allowing her to better understand the scale of the tragedy.
Senator Zehri strongly emphasized the critical importance of labourers in the nation’s economy and advocated for their safety to be a top priority. She called for a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the incident to identify its root causes and bring those responsible to account.
Drawing attention to the persistent dangers faced by workers in the mining industry, Senator Zehri urged authorities to implement rigorous safety measures and ensure proper enforcement of existing regulations. She stressed that taking preventive action is essential to protect workers and prevent future tragedies.
Concluding her visit, Senator Zehri offered prayers for those who lost their lives in the incident, wishing peace for the departed souls.
