IED

IED event in Balochistan, Dera Bugti area, Pakistan on Sat 24th September 2022

24th September 2022

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The main pipeline supplying gas to many areas of Balochistan was blown up by unidentified militants near Dera Bugti Town (Dera Bugti District) on September 24, reports Dawn. According to Levies officials, armed men planted an explosive device under the pipeline supplying gas to Dera Bugti and other areas from the Loti gas field in the early hours of the day. The supply from the plant has been suspended after the attack. Officials said that work to repair the damaged pipeline would start after security clearance. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

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Balochistan ( Dera Bugti area )

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