SNGPL cuts off 347 illegal connections for gas theft

F.P. Report

LAHORE: During the ongoing crackdown against gas pilferers, SNGPL continued raids in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad, disconnecting another 347 connections; Rs 3.47 million fine imposed.

In Lahore, the regional team disconnected 13 connections on illegal use of gas while another 23 on use of compressor.

In Rawalpindi & Islamabad the team disconnected 98 connections on illegal use of gas and amount of Rs 0.30 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 Rs 0.050 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 Rs 3.05 million against gas theft cases.

In Mardan the regional team disconnected 04 connections on illegal use of gas while another 12 on use of compressor.

In Sahiwal, three connections were disconnected on compressor use. In Faisalabad 03 connections were disconnected on compressor use.

In Sheikhupura 47 connections were disconnected on illegal use of gas and amount of Rs 0.03million booked against gas theft cases. The regional team of Sargodha disconnected 01 connection on illegal use of gas.