Lahore – SNGPL continues its rigorous crackdown on gas theft, taking decisive action in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Islamabad. During the latest raids, 173 illegal gas connections were disconnected, and fines amounting to Rs 2 million were imposed.
In Lahore, the SNGPL team disconnected 20 connections for illegal gas usage and an additional 4 for using gas compressors. Fines totaling Rs 0.66 million were imposed. In Faisalabad, 4 illegal connections were disconnected, and fines worth Rs 0.06 million were lodged.
The Sheikhupura team disconnected 5 illegal connections, imposing fines of Rs 1.1 million on offenders. In Multan, 14 connections were disconnected for illegal usage, while the Bahawalpur team disconnected another 14 connections for gas compressor usage. In Sahiwal, 1 illegal connection was severed, with fines of Rs 0.25 million imposed.
The crackdown in Karak was particularly significant, with the regional team disconnecting 111 illegal gas connections.
SNGPL remains committed to combating gas theft and ensuring the equitable distribution of gas to valuable consumers.
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Media Affairs Department
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited
