Railway track blown up in Noshki

Published August 13, 2012

The image shows a railway track in Pakistan. — File Photo

NOSHKI: Unknown attackers blew up a track of Pakistan Railways in the Zangi Abad area of Noshki district on Monday.

According to Levies force, unknown men had attached an explosive device along the track which went off. However, no loss of life was reported.

The blast damaged a seven-feet-long portion of the track causing suspension of train services in the surrounding areas.

After the incident, law enforcement agencies and Levies force reached the site and cordoned off the entire area. They started an investigation to trace the suspects.

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