With reference to the news circulating in the media, Sui Southern Gas Company has issued the following clarification to put the facts in order.
Under the Fatal Accidents Act, 1855, two separate suits were filed in the Civil court of Karachi, seeking recovery of damages amounting to Rs. 50 million. The claims arose from an unfortunate incident in which a gas explosion at a residential premises resulted in the death of a husband and wife and burn injuries to their children.
The defendant, Sui Southern Gas Company, while contesting these cases, emphasized its fundamental position that no gas connection had ever been provided at the said premises. Therefore, if the company had not supplied gas to the location, how could it be held responsible for any alleged leakage?
The learned court, however, allowed the claim and held Sui Southern liable for negligence.
Sui Southern Gas Company has the right to file an appeal against these decisions in the District Court, which will be filed shortly.