FAIZABAD (Pajhwok): At least 31 people were killed and six others wounded on Sunday when a gold mine collapsed in the Kohistanat district of northeastern Badakhshan province, officials said.
Nik Mohammad Nazari, the governor’s spokesman, confirmed the incident to Pajhwok Afghan News and said 31 people had been killed and six others injured.
Mahboob Rahaman Talaat, a provincial council member, told Pajhwok Afghan News the incident happened in Shepoi village of the district shortly after 9am when dozens of workers were busy sifting for gold there.
Habiburahman, a gold trader, said 30 . . .
