Gas pipeline blown up in Pirkoh

Published March 15, 2014
— File photo
— File photo

DERA MURAD JAMALI: A part of the 16-inch diameter pipeline was blown up in Pirkoh gas field area of Dera Bugti district on Friday.

The explosive device was placed under the pipeline which went off with a big bang, suspending supply to the purification plant.

“A big portion of the pipeline blew up in pieces,” Levies officials said, adding that it would be repaired on Saturday.

The banned Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the blast.

Meanwhile, the body of a woman identified as Gohar Khatoon was found in Sohbatpur. Police said she was killed by her husband. The body was handed over to heirs. No arrest was reported.

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