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Rail bridge blown up near Sibi |
2006-01-01 |
A railway bridge at Sibi Harnai section was blown up early on Saturday, while tensions prevailed in Dera Bugti where the paramilitary forces and Bugti tribesmen had taken positions against each other. Pakistan Railway's stationmaster based in Sibi said that as much as 150 feet of the bridge had been destroyed and it could take more than four days to fully repair it. Only one passenger train runs on this track daily. Dera Bugti DCO Abdul Samad said that Bugti tribesmen had occupied government buildings. Bugtis said they had occupied positions outside the buildings. Tension prevails in the area as many locals are leaving Dera Bugti and seeking refuge in adjoining areas. Officials said that at least one local was killed and seven injured in an exchange of heavy firing on Friday. Meanwhile, Baloch nationalist parties protested on Saturday against military activity in Dera Bugti. Protestors chanted slogans against government and demanded action against Baloch people be stopped in Dera Bugti and Kohlu. |
Posted by:Fred |