Nasirabad pylon blast cuts power to many areas

The Uch Power Plant in Nasirabad district experienced disruptions to its power supply after unidentified assailants detonated a 220kV high-voltage transmission pylon near Dera Murad Jamali, according to officials. The blast, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, was the result of an improvised explosive device (IED) planted under the power pylon in the Goth Mughal Khan Bugti area.

Nasirabad SSP Asad Khan Nasar informed that the explosion destroyed the pylon, leading to the suspension of power to numerous cities. These include Shikarpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Sadiqabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Kashmore, and Guddu, along with certain parts of Dera Murad Jamali. Following the incident, police and security forces secured the scene, gathered evidence, and initiated a search operation.

The bomb disposal squad subsequently cleared the area. Officials have stated that repairs to the destroyed pylon would commence upon obtaining security clearance from the appropriate authorities. So far, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.