Illegal LPG Refilling Operation Uncovered in Dadri, Greater Noida
Illegal LPG refilling racket busted in Dadri, multiple cylinders seized
Hindustan Times
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Authorities in Greater Noida, India, dismantled an illegal liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refilling operation in Dadri, arresting one individual and seizing multiple domestic cylinders. The operation posed significant safety risks due to unauthorized handling and non-standard equipment.
- 01An illegal LPG refilling operation was discovered in Dadri, Greater Noida.
- 02One person was arrested, and multiple cylinders and equipment were seized.
- 03The operation involved unauthorized transfer of LPG from domestic to smaller non-ISI-marked cylinders.
- 04The district magistrate conducted a surprise inspection of local gas agencies to ensure compliance.
- 05Authorities are streamlining LPG supply systems, allowing up to 70% supply through authorized agencies.
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A joint team of the supply department and police in Greater Noida, India, uncovered an illegal liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refilling operation in Dadri late Monday. Officials seized multiple domestic cylinders, including two filled 14.2-kg cylinders from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, along with several empty cylinders from Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited. The accused was found transferring LPG from domestic cylinders to smaller, non-ISI-marked cylinders, which poses serious safety risks due to unsafe handling and use of non-standard equipment. A case has been registered under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and further investigations are ongoing to identify others involved in the racket. In response, district magistrate Medha Roopam inspected local gas agencies to ensure compliance with safety regulations and transparency in the gas distribution system. Authorities are also working to streamline LPG supply systems for commercial users, allowing up to 70% supply through authorized agencies.
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The illegal operation's disruption of authorized LPG supply can affect domestic consumers' access to safe gas, potentially leading to increased prices or shortages.
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