SNGPL crackdown: 136 connections disconnected, Rs 9 million in fines imposed
A fine of Rs 3.68 million was imposed on those found guilty of pilfering gas.
Lahore, Pakistan – Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) is stepping up its efforts to combat gas theft, executing a series of raids across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Islamabad. In its latest operations, the company disconnected 136 illegal gas connections and imposed hefty fines totaling Rs 9 million.
The crackdown saw significant actions in several cities. In Lahore, 36 illegal gas connections were terminated, and 9 connections using gas compressors were dismantled. A fine of Rs 3.68 million was imposed on those found guilty of pilfering gas.
Faisalabad also witnessed strict enforcement, with 9 illegal connections and one compressor-based connection being cut off. A fine of Rs 0.07 million was levied on the violators.
In Sheikhupura, SNGPL’s team disconnected 3 illegal connections and slapped a fine of Rs 3.18 million on the offenders. Gujranwala saw 2 illegal connections being terminated, with Rs 0.78 million in fines collected.
The crackdown continued in Bahawalpur, where the team disconnected 4 illegal connections along with 15 compressor-based connections, while in Multan, 30 illegal connections were severed, alongside 2 compressor connections. Sahiwal followed suit with the termination of 5 illegal connections and a fine of Rs 0.09 million.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Mardan region was not spared, as the team disconnected 20 illegal connections, imposing Rs 1.22 million in fines on gas thieves.
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SNGPL’s ongoing operations are part of its wider effort to curb illegal gas consumption and ensure fair distribution of gas to legitimate users. The company remains committed to tackling gas theft and maintaining the integrity of its pipeline network across the regions it serves.
