QUETTA (6AM Report): Strong protest was observed against the low gas pressure and increased utility bills of the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) in the metropolis on Wednesday.
The dwellers of Marriabad and adjacent areas staged protest against the issue of gas and its utility bills outside the Regional office of SSGC at Samungli road.
The protestors including women lodged protest against the issue forcefully condemning the SSGC for the issue.
They also staged sit-in in front of the SSGC office. They not only condemned the SSGC administration but also denounced the provincial government for not taking any action against the issue.
The protestors were very critical of the SSGC on its failure to resolve the issue of low gas pressure in the freezing cold weather of Quetta.
They also criticized the company for sending hefty amount bills to the consumers. They condemned the slab system in the utility bills which caused additional financial burden to them.
Meanwhile, the protestors also marched from Samungli road to the High Court against the issue.
They appealed to the Chief Justice High Court to take notice of the issue.
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