Gas supply to a large number of consumers was suspended after unidentified men blew up a gas pipeline in Kirani area on Thursday, local police said. According to the police, militants blew up a 4-inch (in diameter) gas pipeline by planting explosives in Kirani, suspending gas supply to over 1,000 households in the area. Sui Southern Gas Company sources said teams consisting of engineers had been engaged to repair the damaged pipeline for early restoration of gas supply. Police have registered a case and started investigation.