Gas pipeline blown up in Pir Koh

QUETTA: Unidentified persons blew up a 16-inch
diameter gas pipeline near Pir Koh area of the Bugti tribal territory on Saturday. According to official sources, the blast was caused by an explosive device fitted to the pipeline which went off with a big bang destroying the pipeline. As a result of the explosion, gas supply from well number 40 and 41 to purification plant was suspended. Law-enforcement agencies rushed to the spot soon after the explosion and cordoned off the area. The officials also started repair work for early resumption of gas supply to the plant. Balochistan Levies registered a case against unidentified persons responsible for the attack and started investigation. staff report

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