Gas theft crackdown: Another 718 connections disconnected in Punjab, KP & Isb

The team imposed fine of Rs 0.13 million against gas pilferes and also lodged 2 Firs against gas theft cases

Lahore: Gas theft crackdown: Another 718 connections disconnected in Punjab, KP & Isb. During the ongoing crackdown against gas pilferers, SNGPL continued raids in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad, disconnecting another 718 connections; Rs 24 million fine imposed

In Lahore, the regional team disconnected 12 connections on illegal use of gas. The team imposed fine of Rs 0.13 million against gas pilferes and also lodged 2 Firs against gas theft cases. In Multan 08 connections were disconnected on illegal use while another 2 on use of compressor.

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In Peshawar the company disconnected 28 connections on account of direct use of gas and illegal use of gas and amount of Rs 1.00 million have been booked against gas theft cases .The regional team of Shiekhupura disconnected 423 connections on illegal use of gas while another 114 on use of compressors and also booked an amount of Rs 19.50 against gas theft cases.The team also lodged 19 FIRs against gas pilferes.

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In Bahawalpur the team disconnected 33 connections on illegal use of gas while another 96 on use of the compressor. The team also imposed a fine of Rs 3.09 against gas theft cases.The regional team of Gujrat disconnected 01 connection on illegal use of gas. In Gujranwala the team disconnected 1 connection on illegal use of gas and team also imposed fine of Rs 0.37 million against gas theft cases.

Gas theft crackdown: Another 718 connections disconnected in Punjab, KP & Isb

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Responding to Afghanistan’s Taliban interim government that rejected involvement in Bisham attack.

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