Narsinghpur, Mar 18: The state Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare department has seized 14 unauthorized domestic gas cylinders stored illegally in various hotels and commercial establishments across Narsinghpur block.
Officials say the seizure was necessary as the supply of gas for essential purposes was being affected.
According to Bishnu Prasad Parida, Supply Department Officer, the raids were conducted near Rishipada Chowk, where two shops were found storing cylinders without authorization. Eight cylinders were seized from one shop and six from another, making a total of 14 cylinders confiscated.
Authorities have warned business owners and hotel operators to comply with regulations and store domestic gas cylinders only as per legal norms, or face strict action.
In a broader crackdown on unscrupulous activities and hoarding of LPG, the state Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department has intensified raids across districts to ensure smooth delivery of cooking gas cylinders to households. Citizens were also urged not to panic book or crowd near depots for gas cylinders, as such practices disrupt the supply chain.
