Bhubaneswar authorities seize hundreds of LPG cylinders in raids

Authorities in Bhubaneswar have conducted major operations to dismantle illegal LPG hoarding and theft networks. In a raid at an abandoned house in Kalinga Nagar, the Khordha district Supplies department seized 229 domestic gas cylinders belonging to Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Gas, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited.

Officials also recovered two motors allegedly used for illegal refilling, along with pressure pipes, cylinder caps, and counterfeit plastic seals. Investigators suspect traders were collecting cylinders from consumers and distributors to sell them at inflated prices in the open market. The raid followed local complaints regarding irregular gas availability.

In a separate operation, Tamando Police dismantled a theft syndicate, seizing an additional 70 stolen cylinders and arresting four individuals. Khordha District Supplies Officer Gyanendra Mishra stated that investigations are ongoing to determine if any authorized gas distributors were involved in the illegal trade.