Pakistan:Shell depot attacked, staff assaulted

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Shell depot attacked, staff assaulted ISLAMABAD (November 12) : At least 20 people on Saturday morning attacked Shell Pakistan, Mshmoodkot depot and physically assaulted installation manager and other staff and damaged company's property, said Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL) press release.

The assault was conducted by a mob representing vested interests who are opposed to the introduction of international quality oil tankers in the Shell fleet operations at Parco Refinery, alleged the SPL. SPL sources said that first information report (FIR) in this regard is in the process of being lodged with the police.-NNI

http://www.brecorder.com/story/S00DD/SDK12/SDK12340.htm

-- Martin Thompson (mthom1927@aol.com), November 12, 2000


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