Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Indore Administration Seizes 156 Cylinders in LPG Crackdown
The government in Indore is cracking down on people using cooking gas cylinders for businesses, like restaurants, when they're only supposed to be for homes.
Over a few days, they took away 156 cylinders.
They found these cylinders being used illegally in hotels and restaurants, and also at places where people were filling them up with gas to sell.
The government is warning people to stop doing this and is asking the public to report anyone they see breaking the rules.
Indore administration seized 156 domestic LPG cylinders in a crackdown on illegal use and refilling.
The 3-day campaign targeted unauthorized commercial use and refilling operations.
108 cylinders were seized from hotels, restaurants, and illegal refilling centers.
Another operation resulted in the seizure of 48 cylinders from various locations.
Strict action will continue, and citizens are urged to report violations.
- Who
- The Food and Civil Supplies Department, under the instructions of Collector Asheesh Singh and led by District Supply Controller ML Maru.
- What
- The Indore administration conducted raids and seized 156 domestic LPG cylinders used illegally.
- When
- Over a 3-day campaign and separate operations in recent days.
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh, including areas like Manglia, Palda, Airport Road, and Kalani Nagar.
- Why
- To stop the illegal commercial use, storage, and refilling of domestic LPG cylinders.
Illegal Use
Compliance
Violation vs. Adherence
Illegal Use
Commercial use of domestic LPG cylinders
Compliance
Compliance with regulations regarding cylinder use
- Total Cylinders Seized
- 156
- Action Initiated By
- Indore Administration
- Led By
- District Supply Controller ML Maru
- Campaign Duration
- 3 days
- Cases Registered
- 18 cases under Essential Commodities Act
- FIRs Filed
- 2 in separate incidents