Gas pipeline blown up

Published March 5, 2015
“A several feet long portion of the 18-inch diameter pipeline was destroyed,” the sources said, adding that the repair work would begin on Thursday after security clearance.  — AFP/file
“A several feet long portion of the 18-inch diameter pipeline was destroyed,” the sources said, adding that the repair work would begin on Thursday after security clearance. — AFP/file

DERA MURAD JAMALI: A gas pipeline was blown up in Zain-koh area of Loti in Dera Bugti district on Wednesday night.

According to Levies sources, an explosive device was detonated under the pipeline, suspending gas supply to a purification plant from well No-7.

“A several feet long portion of the 18-inch diameter pipeline was destroyed,” the sources said, adding that the repair work would begin on Thursday after security clearance.

Published in Dawn, March 5th, 2015

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