RAWALPINDI (Lord Media): A significant oil theft operation was uncovered on Chakri Road in Rawalpindi, where 181-foot-long underground tunnels were used to steal crude oil worth over 23.2 million rupees from a private oil company’s main pipeline. Police arrested three suspects at the scene and recovered 1,431 liters of stolen oil.

According to police, the suspects had rented a house near the main supply line of Pakistan Oil Fields Limited and dug a tunnel to siphon oil from the company’s pipeline.

The FIR filed by police revealed that the suspects stole approximately 1,100 barrels of crude oil, valued at over 23.2 million rupees. The company management noticed an unusual drop in supply, which raised suspicions and led to police notification.

A case has been registered at Saddar Berooni police station on the complaint of the private oil company’s senior executive admin, Shahid Ahmed. The FIR names additional individuals along with the arrested suspects. Police officials stated that further arrests are expected, and raids are being conducted in various areas.  LORD