|
7 miners shot dead in ambush
| This looks like a rehash of this episode, from three days ago. The Lunis and Marris seem to be the local equivalent of the Hatfields and McCoys, only with heavy weapons. |
Seven mine workers were killed and four others injured when unidentified armed men ambushed their wagon near Chamalang, 350km from here, on Tuesday. Sources said 14 miners were on their way to Duki from Chamalang coalmine area in a private wagon. When they reached near Sarri area around 100km from Duki, unknown armed men opened fire on them with automatic weapons. Seven miners died on the spot while four others received bullet injuries. "There is a dispute over the ownership of coalmines in the Chamalang area between the Marri and the Luni tribes which caused the incident," the official sources said.
It was the second such incident in a week. Eight miners were killed and many others injured five days ago when a wagon was blown up in the Chamalang area after hitting a landmine. A strike was also observed in the Loralai township on Thursday against the killing. People marched through main roads and blocked streets. Later, they dispersed after being assured by the administration that action would be taken against the assailants
Just another day in Pakistan's Wild West
Posted by: Paul Moloney 2003-04-11 |
