SADIQABAD: Gas department officials confirmed that the gas supply to different parts of Punjab has been suspended after fire broke out in the main 36-inch gas pipeline due to an explosion on Tuesday near Nawazabad area of the Punjab.
The investigation team has started to gather evidences from the site after the fire was brought under control. The gas supply was disconnected from Qadirpur Gas Field after the incident. Several areas of Punjab are currently deprived of gas or facing low pressure.
According to Assistant Commissioner Sadiqabad, Amir Iftikhar, the cause of explosion is not yet known. Heavy contingent of police and rescue teams from whole district were asked to reach the spot. Sui gas officials have also reached the spot and started repair work.
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