Anti-gas theft operation intensifies

LAHORE: As part of its crackdown on gas theft, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has taken firm action against 611 illegal connections while fines totaling Rs3.8 million was slapped on violators.

In Lahore, SNGPL teams disconnected 14 illegal connections and imposed fines amounting to Rs1.66 million. The Faisalabad regional team severed five illegal connections, addressed one compressor-related violation, and imposed fines of Rs0.02 million. Similarly, in Sheikhupura, fines of Rs1.34 million were imposed on offenders involved in gas pilferage.

The Gujranwala region saw one illegal connection disconnected, with fines amounting to Rs0.61 million imposed on violators. In Bahawalpur, teams disconnected one illegal connection and addressed 23 compressor-related cases, while in Multan, 23 illegal connections were severed during the raids.

In Sahiwal, SNGPL disconnected one illegal connection and took up one compressor-related case, imposing fines totaling Rs0.23 million.

Meanwhile, a significant operation in Karak resulted in the disconnection of 541 illegal connections and the lodging of four FIRs against individuals involved in gas theft.

SNGPL reiterated its commitment to eradicate gas theft to ensure uninterrupted and efficient service to its valued consumers.