Another underground oil theft network busted
The pipeline runs from Karachi to Muzaffargarh, Punjab, and a case was filed against the PAR administration on its complaint.
Karachi (Crime Reporter) An illegal connection for oil theft was caught in Malir Beli Bagh Hassan Goth Dera Shah Faisal Baloch area of Shahr Quaid. The illegal connection for oil theft in Malir Beli Bagh Hassan Goth Dera Shah Faisal Baloch area of Karachi was set up by the owner of the camp, Shah Faisal Baloch, and his associates. On the complaint of the park administration, the Shah Latif Town Police registered a case. Police officials say that the case has been registered against 9 accused including the owner of the camp, Shah Faisal. According to the text of the case, the accused set up a camp on the crude oil line going inland from Karachi. The pipeline goes from Karachi to Muzaffargarh, Punjab. This pipeline is the only source of crude oil supply and is a national asset. The text of the case states that the accused tried to steal oil by installing a clamp near the camp in Bagh Hassan. The high-pressure wall was attached to an iron handle. The high-pressure pipe was hidden underground along the wall, while another pit was dug about 66 feet away from the pipeline. According to the text of the case, crude oil was being supplied through the Parco pipeline. Police officials say that the accused have stolen oil from several places over the past few months. A case has been registered against the accused and an investigation has been initiated.