QUETTA – The Balochistan government has announced a crackdown on the use of illegal gas compressors in Quetta, officials said on Friday. The move comes as authorities aim to address falling gas pressure in residential areas during the winter months.
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Deputy Commissioner Quetta, Capt (retd) Mehrullah Badini, presided over a meeting on gas-related issues, which was attended by Assistant Commissioners and a representative of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC). The meeting decided that immediate action will be taken against individuals involved in selling, installing, or using compressors to boost gas pressure illegally.
Complaints about low gas pressure typically rise in winter, affecting households’ ability to cook meals and operate heaters. Residents often resort to using compressors to extract gas from pipelines at an accelerated rate, impacting neighbors and straining the system further.
Important meeting on gas pressure reduction Decision to crack down hard on compressor mafia
A meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner Quetta on the issue of continuous reduction in gas pressure, in which all Assistant Commissioners and SSGC… pic.twitter.com/LRi3l6uWwQ
— Deputy Commissioner Quetta (@dcquetta_) November 29, 2025
A gas compressor is an electrical device that draws gas rapidly from pipelines to increase supply for stoves, geysers, or heaters. Officials warned that the illegal practice not only disrupts gas distribution but also poses safety risks to homes and the broader community.
The DC emphasized that authorities will monitor affected areas closely and take strict action against violators. He urged residents to rely on proper gas connections and avoid illegal practices that endanger public safety.
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The crackdown is part of the provincial government’s broader effort to ensure equitable gas distribution and protect residents during the peak winter season, when demand for gas rises sharply.