Gas pipeline blown up in Bolan valley
A gas pipeline in Balochistan’s rugged Bolan area fell victim to a bomb explosion on Thursday. According to Levies sources, unidentified individuals planted an improvised explosive device (IED) near a gas pipeline in the Bolan Valley.
The detonation of the IED resulted in a huge explosion, causing significant damage to a 12-inch diameter gas pipeline.
The ensuing fire from the damaged pipeline cast blazing flames visible from a considerable distance. Subsequently, gas supply to various regions of Balochistan experienced partial disruption in the aftermath of the blast.
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Responding swiftly, personnel from the Levies and technical staff from the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) reached the site to conduct an investigation. The efforts of SSGC staff were instrumental in the restoration of gas supply.
To facilitate the investigation, Levies personnel cordoned off the area. Bolan, known for its sensitivity, has been a target for militants who consistently aim at security forces and vital national installations in the region.
In a separate incident, a gas leak blast in Quetta’s Jinnah Town area left five individuals injured. The explosion, occurring on the roof of a residential building, inflicted significant injuries on several residents.
Police sources confirmed that among the injured were two women. The blast, resonating widely across the provincial capital, prompted the immediate deployment of emergency services. Injured individuals were transported to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 12th, 2024.