Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has intensified its crackdown on gas theft, disconnecting 254 illegal connections in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Islamabad. As part of the operation, the company has imposed fines totaling Rs 2.65 million on violators.
Major Actions Taken by SNGPL
In its latest enforcement drive, SNGPL’s regional teams took decisive action against unauthorized gas usage:
- Lahore: 81 illegal gas connections were disconnected, with Rs 0.81 million in fines imposed.
- Faisalabad: 29 illegal connections were cut off, and fines worth Rs 0.26 million were issued.
- Sheikhupura: 7 disconnections were made, leading to Rs 0.31 million in penalties.
- Multan: The team removed 45 illegal connections and cut off 24 more due to compressor use.
- Bahawalpur: 9 illegal gas connections were severed, while 53 were disconnected for unauthorized compressor usage.
- Gujranwala: 1 illegal connection was disconnected, with fines of Rs 0.25 million imposed.
- Sahiwal: 5 gas thieves faced disconnection, leading to penalties of Rs 1.03 million.
SNGPL’s Commitment to Preventing Gas Theft
SNGPL remains committed to curbing gas theft and unauthorized usage, ensuring that legal consumers receive uninterrupted gas supply. The company has been actively pursuing offenders, imposing strict penalties to deter future violations.
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Gas theft not only leads to financial losses for the country but also results in low gas pressure and disruptions for lawful consumers. Authorities continue to encourage citizens to report illegal gas connections to help in the fight against energy theft.
Public Cooperation and Future Crackdowns
SNGPL has assured that its efforts will persist, with further actions planned to tackle gas theft across its service areas. The company urges the public to cooperate by reporting suspicious activities related to gas pilferage.
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