SNGPL cuts off 485 connections for theft

F.P. Report

LAHORE: During the ongoing crackdown against gas pilferers, SNGPL continued raids in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad, disconnecting another 485 connections; Rs4.14 million fine imposed.

In Lahore, the regional team disconnected 25 connections on illegal use of gas while another 24 on use of compressor and also imposed fine of Rs 0.08 million against gas theft cases.

In Rawalpindi the team disconnected 183 connection on illegal use of gas while another 4 on use of compressor and amount of Rs 0.11 million against gas theft cases.

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

In Multan 4 connections were disconnected on illegal use of gas while another 36 on use of compressor. The team also booked an amount of Rs 0.45 million have been booked against gas cases and also lodged one FIR against gas pilfers.

In Peshawar and Karak, the company disconnected 66 connections on account of direct use of gas and illegal use of gas and amount of Rs 2.33 million against gas theft cases. The team also lodged 2FIRs against gas pilfers.

The team of Mardan disconnected 20 connections on illegal use of gas and also imposed fine of Rs0.92 million against gas theft cases.

In Sahiwal, one connection was disconnected on illegal use of gas while another 3 on use of compressor and the team also imposed fine 0.21 million against gas pilfers.

In Sheikhupura 18 connections were disconnected on illegal use of gas while another 6 on use of compressor and amount of Rs 0.01million booked against gas theft cases. The regional team of Sargodha disconnected 1 connection on illegal use of gas.

The regional team of Bahawalpur disconnected 63 connections on illegal use of gas and another four on use of compressor.

In Faisalabad the team disconnected one connection on illegal use of gas while another one on use of compressor and also imposed fine of Rs0.03 million against gas theft cases.