Nato’s 20 fuel containers torched near DMJ

Updated at: 0702 PST, Saturday, January 15, 2011
DERA MURAD JAMALI: Unidentified miscreants launched an armed attack at Nato’s fuel supply tankers and opened fire on them, setting at least 20 tankers on fire near Dear Murad Jamali in Naseerabad area in Balochistan, Geo News reported late Friday.

According to police sources, the ambush took place as the drivers took a break to take dinner at motels located at roadside when unknown armed militants came driving a car and opened indiscriminate fire on tankers.

At least 20 fuel containers caught fire due to gunshots while the fierce ablaze also gutted nearby shops and hotels, witnesses said. No law enforcement agency official could manage to arrive at crime scene.

Meanwhile, miscreants have continued firing on fuel tankers with little pauses in order to create trouble for fire brigade rescuers.

Also panic and fear have gripped nearby localities due to continuous firing in the area.
Some miscreants torched 18 oil-tankers in Nasirabad which were bound to supply oil to NATO forces.
This incident took place in the area of Ghaffar Goth, Nasirabad when some unidentified armed persons torched the oil-tankers for NATO. The drivers of these oil-tankers had stopped for a meal when this incident took place. According to eye witnesses, the armed persons came on a car and opened fire on these oil-tankers. The tanker suddenly caught fire and it also caused danger to a nearby petrol pump. Police cordoned off the area son after this incident.