According to the police, Afghanistan-bound oil tankers carrying fuel for Nato forces were on way from Karachi when armed men intercepted them. – File Photo

MASTUNG: Unknown armed men set ablaze two more Nato oil tankers and injured one driver on Monday in separate incidents in Mastung district, Balochistan.

According to the police, Afghanistan-bound oil tanker carrying fuel for Nato forces was on way from Karachi when armed men intercepted and opened fire on it at Ghanja Dhori outskirts of Mastung.

Meanwhile, another Nato oil tanker was also on its way when armed men riding motorcycle intercepted and sprayed bullets on it at Dasht area some 25-km from Quetta.

As a result, both oil tankers caught fire while one of driver sustained bullets injuries.

The injured was rushed to the hospital for medical aid.

Unknown armed men managed to escape.

Levies Force reached the sites and started investigation.

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