63 illegal mini petrol pumps sealed, 72 arrested in Quetta crackdown

QUETTA: On the orders of Deputy Commissioner Quetta Mehrullah Badini, the district administration launched a strict crackdown on illegal mini petrol pumps set up in residential areas. It sealed 63 mini petrol pumps and arrested 72 people, who were sent to jail.

The action was taken in various areas of Quetta, including Pashtunabad, Joint Road, Sirki Road, Faqir Muhammad Road, Mehangi Road, Kasi Road, Alamo Chowk, Airport Road, Nohisar Killi, Samungli and Kharotabad. The operation was carried out by teams of the district administration and relevant departments under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner City Muhammad Amir Hamza, Assistant Commissioner Saddar Muhammad Yousuf Hashmi, Assistant Commissioner Kuchlak Captain (retd) Kabir Mazari and Special Magistrate Ijaz Hussain Khosa.

According to the district administration, action against mini petrol pumps in residential areas has been stepped up after the recent incident at the Pishin Stop. It said illegal mini petrol pumps in residential areas would not be tolerated under any circumstances, given the need to protect the lives and property of the public and the risk of fire.

Deputy Commissioner Mehrullah Badini directed the officers concerned to continue the action against illegal mini petrol pumps without a break and to ensure public safety at all costs.

Photos: courtesy DGPR Balochistan