The district administration has intensified its crackdown against illegal Liquefied Petroleum Gas(LPG) refilling in public transport vehicles, with several LPG refilling stations sealed.
Crackdown on illegal LPG refilling stations intensified
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Jul 30 (APP):The district administration has intensified its crackdown against illegal Liquefied Petroleum Gas(LPG) refilling in public transport vehicles, with several LPG refilling stations sealed.
The joint operation led by Assistant Commissioner Dr. Muhammad Hamid Siddiq was carried out by monitoring teams of the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) in collaboration with the Industrial Development Officer (IDO) at various locations across the tehsil.
According to the administration, during the inspection, authorities found multiple LPG refilling stations illegally refilling Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) using LPG cylinders.
The stations were sealed on the spot, while legal proceedings were initiated against those responsible.
Speaking on the occasion, Assistant Commissioner Dr. Muhammad Hamid Siddiq said that filling LPG in public service vehicles through cylinders or carrying out unauthorized refilling was illegal, highly dangerous, and poses a serious threat to human lives.
He warned that the district administration would adopt a zero-tolerance policy against such violations.
He further directed LPG station owners and transport operators to strictly comply with government regulations and safety standards, warning that violators would face sealing of stations, heavy fines, and legal action.
Dr. Siddiq reiterated that the district administration remains committed to protecting the lives and property of commuters and ensuring a safe, organized, and law-abiding public transport system.
He added that similar enforcement operations would continue without interruption across the district.
