SIBI: Unknown assailants carried out a sabotage attack in Sibi district, blowing up a gas pipeline with explosives near the Sibi Teaching Hospital, authorities said.
According to local sources, the explosion severely damaged a 4-inch diameter gas pipeline. Police reported that the blast affected approximately 2 to 4 feet of the pipeline and also damaged the main valve supplying gas to the area, leading to a suspension of gas supply in various parts of the district.
A large contingent of security forces and police reached the spot immediately after the incident, cordoned off the area, and began collecting evidence. Authorities stated that an investigation is ongoing, and a search operation has been launched to find the saboteurs.
No group has claimed responsibility so far.
Meanwhile in a separate move the government of Balochistan has decided to retrieve official vehicles from unauthorised users as part of nationwide austerity measures.
The decision was taken at a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat.
The meeting approved several steps to ensure transparent and efficient use of public resources.
Officials said all government vehicles currently in use by unauthorised individuals will be taken back immediately.
The directive applies to former governors, former chief ministers, former ministers, ex-lawmakers, retired officials, and other unauthorised users.
Authorities warned that strict action will be taken against anyone who fails to comply.
The chief minister ordered a comprehensive audit of all government vehicles.
