Balochistan unrest: Three pipelines blown up in Dera Bugti

Attackers had planted explosives along the pipelines, says police. PHOTO: FILE

According to police sources, the attackers had planted explosives along the pipelines which were later exploded through a remote control. Consequently, supply of natural gas from wells no 1, 3 and 6 to the purification plant was suspended.

Soon after the incident, local administration along with security officials reached the site and started investigation into the attack. 

Published in The Express Tribune, February 7^th, 2012.