In Sukkur, a major case of gas theft was reported from 2′ dia. main feeder line in Jaffarabad area. SSGC’s Distribution team led by the Zonal Manager raided the area and found illegal gas extended to seven non-gasified villages, comprising of 400 houses. During the raid, illegal extension was dismantled and 400 houses using gas illegally were disconnected. Approximate volume of theft committed was 384,000 cm per year.
In another raid, Counter Gas Theft Operations (CGTO) Wing, Larkana along with Recovery Department and SSGC Police conducted a joint raid in a laundry in Larkana. The culprit was found using 15 KVA gas generator from suspected tampered meter and regulator which was removed and sent to lab for testing. Total connected load was 360 Cft/hr. Claims will be raised.
In Karachi, the CGTO Operations Wing along with the Company Police and Recovery Department conducted a joint raid in Muhammad Ali Society where the customers were using gas for commercial activities through domestic meters. Four disconnections were made and claims are being raised.