377 connections of gas disconnected: SNGPL

F.P. Report

LAHORE: During the ongoing crackdown against gas pilferers, SNGPL continued raids in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad, disconnecting another 377 connections; Rs 2 million fine imposed.

In Lahore, the regional team disconnected 21 connections on illegal use of gas while another 25 on use of compressor.

In Rawalpindi the team disconnected 144 connections on illegal use of gas while another two on use of compressor and amount of Rs 0.0200 million have been booked against gas theft cases.

During the operation in Islamabad team disconnected 7 connections on illegal use of gas.

In Multan 2 connections were disconnected on illegal use of gas while another 7 on use of compressor.

The team also imposed fine of Rs 0.0710 million against gas theft cases.

In Peshawar and Karak, the company disconnected 53 connections on account of direct use of gas and illegal use of gas and also imposed fine of Rs 1.8936 million against gas theft cases.

In Mardan the team disconnected 12 connections on use of compressor.

In Sahiwal, three connections were disconnected on compressor use.

In Faisalabad 3 connections were disconnected on illegal use of gas while another 2 on use of compressor.

In Sheikhupura 39 connections were disconnected on illegal use of gas while another 12 on use of compressor and amount of Rs 0.22 million booked against gas theft cases. In Bahawalpur the team disconnected 1 connection on illegal use of gas. The regional team of Sargodha disconnected one connection on illegal use of gas.

In Gujrat the team disconnected 43 connections on illegal use of gas and amount of Rs 0.04 million have been booked against gas theft cases.