Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has removed 323 illegal connections during ongoing crackdown and recovered Rs75.4 million from defaulters. The Regional Directorate of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) launched a massive crackdown on the elements involved in the theft of the scarce and precious commodity, which continues unabated. During the ongoing anti-gas theft operations, the raiding teams so far unearthed more than 323 illegal connections and recovered Rs75.4 million from defaulters.

Raids had been conducted in various areas including Chattah Bakhtawar, Gungal, G-7, I-14, E-18 Islamabad, Bhara Kahu, Tarlai Wah Cantt, Fateh Jang, and Attock. “During the drive more than 270 illegal meters and 53 direct connections have been removed, FIRs (First Information Reports) have been lodged against 37 individuals. Gas thieves have been penalized with over Rs90 million fines, and legal action has resulted in the recovery of Rs 75.4 million.

 
Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)