Quetta coal mine explosion: Search and rescue operation concludes as last two bodies recovered

QUETTA: The bodies of the remaining two miners trapped following a methane gas explosion in a mine near Quetta were found on Saturday. The explosion occurred on Thursday at a private coal mine in the Sorange coalfield, about 30 kilometres northeast of Quetta. The methane gas explosion triggered a fire, caused the mine to collapse, and affected another nearby mine. Balochistan Chief Inspector of Mines Muhammad Atif confirmed to Dawn that “all 34 bodies of coal miners trapped” in the mines have been recovered. He added that the last two bodies were recovered after hectic search efforts. The bodies of 32 miners were recovered on Friday. Atif said both mines were sealed after the rescue…