Two Brothers Die While Stealing Oil from Parco Pipeline in Muzaffargarh
MUZAFFARGARH: Two brothers lost their lives while attempting to steal oil from the Pak-Arab Refinery (Parco) pipeline in the Pati Jhandir area, under the jurisdiction of Sananwan Police Station on Saturday.
Incident Details:
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The victims had dug a tunnel to install a stolen clamp on the Parco pipeline.
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While working inside the tunnel, they got trapped under the mud and suffocated to death.
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Rescue teams and police retrieved their bodies from the deep tunnel.
Investigation & Response:
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One of the deceased was identified as Abdul Ghafoor (38), a resident of Pati Ghulam Ali, while details of his 35-year-old brother remain unknown.
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Parco officers arrived at the site, and the bodies were shifted to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital, Kot Addu for post-mortem.
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Officials noted that pipeline theft is a recurring issue, with culprits often receiving minor punishments and fines, despite stealing oil worth millions of rupees.
Separate Incident: Young Man Burnt Alive in Grocery Shop Fire
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A young man died after a fire erupted in his grocery shop on Kot Addu Road near Mahmood Kot.
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The shop contained a petrol unit, which likely fueled the fire.
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Rescue 1122 and police controlled the blaze, with initial investigations suggesting a short circuit as the cause.
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The victim, who remains unidentified, was trapped inside as the flames spread.
The Parco pipeline theft highlights ongoing security lapses, while the shop fire underscores the dangers of improper fuel storage. Both incidents reflect broader safety and enforcement concerns in the region.
