Lpg crisis: Now the police has also become active amid the LPG crisis in Delhi. In view of the complaints of irregularities in the supply of gas cylinders and black marketing, Delhi Police has decided to deploy policemen outside every gas agency. Senior police officers have instructed all the police stations to prepare a list of gas agencies in their respective areas so that proper distribution of cylinders can be ensured and black marketing can be stopped.
Police surveillance outside gas agencies
According to a senior police officer, all station house officers (SHOs) have been instructed to maintain police presence around gas agencies in their areas. For this, PCR van, motorcycle patrolling team and beat staff will also be deployed. The aim of the police is to ensure that there is no chaos or black marketing during gas distribution.
LPG crisis: strict vigil on black marketing and hoarding
Police officials say that any attempt to hoard LPG cylinders or sell them at higher prices will not be tolerated. The administration is trying to ensure that people get gas cylinders as per the prescribed rules and at the right price. For this, constant monitoring will be maintained in the gas agencies and surrounding areas.
LPG crisis: Action against shopkeepers filling small cylinders
Police are also identifying those shopkeepers who fill small cylinders illegally and sell them at higher prices. Officials say that strict action will be taken in such cases because filling the cylinder illegally is not only against the law but it also poses a risk of major accidents like fire or explosion.
Police will also monitor in plain clothes
Police teams have been instructed to remain alert. Policemen in plain clothes and motorcycle patrolling teams will continuously check and collect information from local sources whether illegal refilling or black marketing of LPG is taking place.
Impact on restaurants and cafes also
Lpg crisis: Irregularities in LPG supply are now affecting the restaurants and cafes of Delhi as well. At many places, due to shortage of gas, the menu has to be limited or other cooking options have to be adopted. Some food outlets have resorted to piped natural gas or induction cooking to handle the situation. Of Have started taking support.
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