PAKISTAN: Gas supply halted in many districts including Balochistan, Quetta and Sibi due to pipeline explosions.

Balochistan Gas Supply Crisis News: Pakistan’s Balochistan province is once again in the grip of extremist activities and attacks on infrastructure. According to reports on Saturday, April 11, gas supply has come to a complete halt in Sibi district of the province and its surrounding areas. Local media and official sources have confirmed that unidentified armed assailants blew up a vital gas pipeline, causing a severe energy crisis in the region.

Pipeline blast in Sibi

Pakistani media organization ‘Dawn’ According to the report, the attack took place on the outskirts of Sibi city late Thursday night. The attackers targeted a four-inch diameter gas pipeline, causing the blast immediately after. massive fire It took effect. Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) engineers had to immediately stop the gas supply from the damaged pipeline to control the situation. Considering the seriousness of the incident, police, security forces and other investigating agencies have reached the spot and evidence is being collected.

Attack on main pipeline in Akhtarabad

Officials said that this incident was carried out like another major devastation that happened recently in the Western Bypass area. Earlier, unknown assailants had blown up an 18-inch diameter main gas pipeline in Akhtarabad area with a bomb. According to the police, the attackers had fitted an explosive device (IED) beneath the pipeline on the evening of March 30. Due to this attack, a large part of the pipeline was completely destroyed and gas shortage started in many districts of Balochistan including Quetta.

Gas crisis increased in these areas

A large part of Balochistan has been affected due to the targeting of gas pipelines. SSGC spokesperson has informed that due to these blasts, gas supply has come to a standstill in important areas like Quetta, Hazara Town, Pishin, Ziarat, Kalat, Mastung, Hazarganji, Khaji, Nohsar and Kuchlak. Officials say ‘clearance’ Only after recovery can the repair work be started as the attackers may attack again.

attacks on security forces

Amidst these attacks on gas pipelines, serious questions have been raised regarding the security arrangements. Heavy security forces have been deployed at all gas stations and important government facilities in Quetta. Meanwhile, on April 9, there were reports of clashes between security forces and armed groups in Turbat area of ​​Balochistan.

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According to sources, a Baloch armed group first blocked the main road and then Pakistani security forces But attacked. Increasing violence and attacks on infrastructure in the province have raised concerns among the government and citizens.