A senior safety regulator in Shanxi province, China, is under investigation following a deadly coal mine explosion that claimed the lives of 82 workers. Zhang Heping, deputy director of the provincial department of emergency management, is accused of “serious violations of discipline and law” by the provincial discipline inspection commission. The investigation directly connects Zhang to the Liushenyu Coal Mine disaster. The mine explosion, one of China’s worst in recent years, prompted widespread concern over safety standards in the country’s coal industry. Details regarding the specific nature of Zhang’s alleged misconduct have not yet been released. This probe signals a potential effort to hold officials accountable for the tragedy and address systemic safety failures. The investigation is being carried out by the provincial anti-corruption watchdog.