PUL-I-KHUMRI (Pajhwok): Parts of Karkan coalmine in northern Baghlan province have caught fire, claimed coalminers on Sunday, who warned of a massive blast if the government did not pay attention.
Tens of coalminers gathered in front of the provincial Mining Department, seeking help to control the blaze.
Mohammad Azeem, a coalminer, told Pajhwok Afghan News: “For the last six months, the government has been silent about the undecided future of Baghlan coalmines. Finally due to government’s negligence, fire has erupted.” He said it was their fourth protest but the authorities did not . . .
