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Indore Registers FIR After Illegal LPG Refilling Operation With 66 Cylinders Found

Officials describe the action as safety enforcement prompted by reported cooking‑gas supply strains linked to conflict in West Asia.

Overview

  • The Indore administration filed a criminal case on March 18 after uncovering an unauthorized LPG warehouse and refilling setup.
  • Police at Lasudia station registered an FIR naming operator Hariom Gupta under provisions for illegal storage and trade.
  • Officials recovered 66 LPG cylinders from the site, including 42 domestic units and 24 commercial units.
  • Refilling gear was seized at the warehouse, including three electric motors and two weighing scales used for cylinder transfers.
  • The operation was located in Indore’s New Loha Mandi area, and authorities say inquiries into the supply chain and compliance are continuing.