Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Rain Postpones Chandigarh Petrol Langar After Crowds Gather
People in Chandigarh saw an online announcement about free petrol coupons.
They were told to go to petrol pumps in Sector 10 on Tuesday evening.
Many people came, even though it was raining heavily.
Some waited for nearly two hours, but most did not receive coupons.
One resident said workers told them they did not have permission.
Rakesh Trehan, who announced the event, said it was postponed because of the rain.
He said the event would happen from August 21 to August 23.
Coupons or cards were expected to be given out on August 21.
A social media announcement promised free petrol coupons at Sector 10 petrol pumps on Tuesday evening.
Large crowds gathered despite heavy rain, but many residents said no fuel coupons were distributed.
Residents reported waiting for hours, while one woman said attendants cited a lack of permission.
Rakesh Trehan, also known as “Raja The King” or “Raja D King,” said rain forced the postponement.
The event was rescheduled for August 21 to 23, with coupons or cards planned for August 21.
- Who
- Chandigarh residents and organizer Rakesh Trehan, also known as “Raja The King” or “Raja D King.”
- What
- A promised petrol langar offering free fuel coupons was postponed after residents gathered and reported that coupons were not distributed.
- When
- The original event was planned for Tuesday, August 18; it was rescheduled for August 21, 22 and 23.
- Where
- Petrol pumps in Sector 10, Chandigarh.
- Why
- Trehan said heavy rain led him to postpone the event to prevent people from getting drenched, facing inconvenience or falling ill.
Residents’ concerns
Organizer’s explanation
Why coupons were not distributed
Residents’ concerns
Residents said they travelled to the petrol pumps, waited in heavy rain and received no free coupons; one resident said attendants cited a lack of permission.
Organizer’s explanation
Trehan said the petrol langar had been postponed because of heavy rain and that he did not want people to face inconvenience or become ill.
Communication and arrangements
Residents’ concerns
People questioned the arrangements after arriving based on the earlier announcement and being told to return later.
Organizer’s explanation
Trehan apologised and announced a three-day distribution from August 21 to 23, with coupons or cards to be issued on August 21.
- Original timing
- Tuesday at 5 p.m.
- Location
- Petrol pumps in Sector 10, Chandigarh
- Coupon value
- Rs 500 for two-wheeler and three-wheeler owners; Rs 1,000 for four-wheeler owners
- Reported waiting time
- One resident said he waited nearly two hours
- Weather
- Heavy rain affected the planned event
- Organizer
- Rakesh Trehan, also known as “Raja The King” or “Raja D King”
- Rescheduled dates
- August 21, 22 and 23, with coupons or cards planned for August 21
