Rawalpindi Govt Orders Crackdown on Vehicles With Large Gas Cylinders

Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Hasan Waqar Cheema has issued a directive ordering an immediate crackdown on vehicles using large gas cylinders in public transport vehicles, such as wagons, minibuses, taxis, rickshaws, Hiace, and coasters, instead of conventional petrol or diesel.

Cheema emphasized the need to confiscate all transport vehicles found violating the directive and to register cases against the drivers. He stressed that the use of commercial large gas cylinders in public transport vehicles is strictly prohibited.

District Officer of Civil Defense, Talib Hussain, expressed concerns about the potential dangers posed by these large gas cylinders, particularly during the summer when the risk of explosion due to heat intensifies. This poses a significant threat to public safety, potentially resulting in loss of lives.

In response, an operation targeting all public transport vehicles has been launched, commencing on Friday. Two teams within Civil Defense have been deployed to conduct operations at various locations, including Kacheri bus stop, Rawat, Saddar bus stops, Pirwadhai General Bus Stand, Faizabad Bus Stand, and Peshawar Mor Bus Stand. These operations will be ongoing.

Reports from the Special Branch Police indicate the presence of two to three large commercial gas cylinders installed in vehicles for transportation purposes from Rawalpindi to various destinations such as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujarat, Faisalabad, surrounding tehsil areas, and hilly areas like Murree, Kotli Sattian, and Kahuta.

These cylinders are strategically positioned underneath vehicle roofs or passenger seats, filled with gas. In case of depletion, another cylinder is activated to ensure continuous supply. However, it is crucial to note that if one cylinder ruptures, it could trigger a chain reaction, endangering all installed cylinders and leading to further casualties. Therefore, immediate action is necessary to address this critical issue.

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