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Afghanistan/South Asia
Terrorists sabotage Sui gas line
2005-05-13
LAHORE: Suspected terrorists blew up the main Sui gas transmission line near Chanda Qilla bypass in Gujranwala on Thursday, injuring two people and causing gas shortage in Gujranwala and the industrial area on Grand Trunk Road. However, the Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) deputy-managing director told Daily Times that terrorists had tried to sabotage the gas pipeline but the pipeline was not blown up. Police sources said that high explosives were used in the sabotage and the ensuing explosion had damaged surrounding houses. Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited rescue teams, fire brigade and police teams sealed off the area. Gujranwala's assistant superintendent of police Rana Tanveer Tahir confirmed that explosives were used and two passers-by were injured. Regarding the restoration, Tahir said SNGPL rescue teams had reached the spot and were inspecting the affected gas line.
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