, Dec. 4 -- A mobile court operation was conducted in Ashulia and Gorat areas of Savar to protect national resources by removing illegal gas connections, the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources said on Wednesday.

During the operation, approximately 3 kilometers of unauthorized gas distribution lines were dismantled. Around 700 illegal residential gas burners were disconnected, and 600 meters of unauthorized pipes were removed. The immediate disconnected gas load reached 14,700 cubic feet per hour.

Authorities estimate that the crackdown will save 99,902 cubic meters of gas per month, valued at roughly Tk 1,798,236. No fines were imposed during the operation.

Officials stated that such drives will continue to ensure uninter...