The field and pipeline are operated by Descon Engineering.
Speaking to reporters, Descon Project Manager Iqrar Pervez said, “All the 250 staff members of the Descon Engineering and MOLE, a foreign drilling company, were pulled out of the area under the protection of frontier constabulary and police. A large number of FC personnel and police took control of the entire area to protect the site from the attackers.”
“[I have] sent the whole staff on leave till further orders. The staff [includes] the Kohat chief manager of MOLE, Cgyula Vegh, 50 officers and 200 workers,” added Iqrar.
