A statement here on Monday said that over the weekend, the PSO security staff, which was on routine patrolling duty along the Lalpir- Kapco pipeline, noticed the presence of black slush and a pit near Sinawan, close to the route of the aforementioned pipeline.
Upon receipt of this information, the PSO depot officer hurried to the location for inspection purposes. To rule out any possibility of un-authorised or illegal activity, the Company decided to carry out excavation of the suspected area.
In light of this decision, immediate arrangements were made for the excavation of the area.
During the digging activity a three-feet wide mud passage was discovered approximately five feet away from the oil pipeline.
The statement further pointed out that this attempt at pilferage was foiled due to the strong vigilance of the PSO staff and resulted in prevention of oil theft worth millions of rupees.
It said that the PSO has filed an application in the concerned local police station to ensure that the miscreants are caught and brought to justice.