Chakan Police Uncover Illegal LPG Refilling Operation, Arrest Three
Illegal LPG refilling racket busted in Chakan; 3 arrested, goods worth ₹49 lakh seized
Hindustan Times
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Chakan police in Pune district, Maharashtra, dismantled an illegal LPG refilling operation in Bhose village, arresting three individuals and seizing goods valued at ₹49.57 lakh (approximately $60,000 USD). The operation posed significant safety risks, prompting immediate police action.
- 01Three individuals were arrested for running an illegal LPG refilling operation.
- 02Goods worth ₹49.57 lakh were seized during the police raid.
- 03The operation was conducted near an Indian Oil gas facility, raising safety concerns.
- 04The accused were caught transferring gas into domestic cylinders without authorization.
- 05A case has been registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Essential Commodities Act.
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On March 31, Chakan police in Pune district, Maharashtra, raided an illegal LPG refilling operation in Bhose village, arresting three suspects: Ambadas Gade (tanker driver from Chembur, Mumbai), Akshay Mungse, and Navnath Hojge (both from Khed, Pune district). The police seized goods worth ₹49.57 lakh (approximately $60,000 USD), including cylinders and tanker equipment. The operation, conducted near an Indian Oil facility, was deemed hazardous due to the unauthorized transfer of LPG into domestic cylinders, which posed a fire or explosion risk. Police sub-inspector Chandrashekhar Morkhande emphasized the importance of the timely intervention to prevent a potential disaster. A case has been filed at the Chakan North police station under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Essential Commodities Act, with further investigations ongoing to uncover additional links in the illegal operation.
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The bust of the illegal operation enhances safety for residents by eliminating a potential fire hazard.
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