Driver killed, 5 NATO oil tankers set on fire in Mach.QUETTA, November 13, 2009 (Frontier Star): At least five oil tankers carrying fuel for Afghanistan based NATO forces See: force(s). were set on fire by unknown men in Mach area of district Bolan. One of the driver of an oil tanker killed in the incident. Police sources said the fuel convoy convoy Vessels sailing under the protection of an armed escort. Since the 17th century, neutral powers have claimed the right of convoy in wartime, providing warships to escort their merchantmen and keep them secure from search or seizure. , on way to Afghanistan from Karachi was set on fire by unknown persons with automatic and heavy weapons in Gattani area near Mach. A driver of an oil tanker Jumma Khan was killed in the incident. Police and law enforcement agencies A law enforcement agency (LEA) is a term used to describe any agency which enforces the law. This may be a local or state police, federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). have cordoned off the area but attackers managed to flee. The drivers of oil tanker carrying fuel for Afghanistan based NATO forces have protested over the death of colleague and demanded security arrangement. They also threatened to halt supply if security was not provided to them. (THROUGH ASIA PULSE) |
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