Another 347 connections severed for gas theft
The team also imposed fine of Rs0.050 million against gas theft cases
LAHORE:In a relentless effort to curb gas theft, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) conducted a series of targeted raids in Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Islamabad.
During the crackdown, around 347 unauthorised connections were disconnected, and fine of Rs3.47 million were imposed. A spokesperson for the SNGPL told media here on Sunday, the regional team disconnected 13 connections on illegal use of gas while another 23 on use of compressor.
In Rawalpindi and Islamabad, the team disconnected 98 connections on illegal use of gas and amount of Rs0.30 million have been booked against gas theft cases. In Multan, 25 connections were disconnected on illegal use of gas while another 25 on use of compressor.
The team also imposed fine of Rs0.050 million against gas theft cases. In Peshawar and Karak, the company disconnected 93 connections on account of direct use of gas and illegal use of gas and also imposed fine of Rs3.05 million against gas theft cases.
In Mardan, the regional team disconnected four connections on illegal use of gas while another 12 on use of compressor. In Sahiwal, three connections were disconnected on compressor use. In Faisalabad, three connections were severed on compressor use. In Sheikhupura, 47 connections were disconnected on illegal use of gas and amount of Rs0.03million booked against gas theft cases. The regional team of Sargodha disconnected a connection on illegal use of gas.
