The spokesman for Quetta Electricity Supply Company (QESCO) Shafqat Ali told this scribe that the unidentified men had planted an explosive devise with the 132-KV and 220 KV double circuit electricity towers of the high transmission line which detonated, suspending the power supply to 14 districts of Balochistan.

He noted that the engineers and technical teams of QESCO had left for the damaged site; however the repair work would be started after the security clearance.

The LEAs have also commenced search operation to arrest the suspect. A case has been registered against unknown accused and investigation into the incident was underway.