Authorities have exposed a significant theft from a Pakistan State Oil (PSO) pipeline in Rawalpindi, with diesel worth over Rs 80 million stolen over the past few months. The theft occurred in the Humak area, prompting a formal police complaint.
The pipeline, running between the Sihala installation and Attock Refineries, had been facing irregular fuel flow since June 2024. PSO officials noticed a drop in diesel pressure and suspected theft. After numerous investigations, the company’s security team identified suspicious activity near the pipeline.
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Further examination revealed that the thieves had managed to tap into the pipeline, siphoning off approximately 302,000 liters of diesel. A case has been filed under Section 462-B of the Pakistan Penal Code, which deals with tampering with petroleum pipelines.
PSO and local police are working together to trace those behind the theft. As a precautionary measure, security has been increased around the pipeline to prevent future incidents of this nature.
