A joint team of the Food Supply Department with the local police, carried out a surprise checking operation in the Ganesh Nagar , Janta Nagar area of Ludhiana to curb illegal LPG refilling activities.
During the raid, officials seized one domestic LPG cylinder and equipment used for gas transfer from a shop found engaged in the illegal activity. The checking was conducted as part of an ongoing campaign to combat unauthorized LPG refilling and black marketing that pose serious safety risks to consumers.
Following the inspection, the Police Department registered an FIR against the shop owner and the individual operating the premises. Further investigation is underway to determine the supply channel and the extent of illegal distribution in the area.
The Food Supply Department reaffirmed its commitment to ensure public safety and warned that strict action will continue against those found involved in unauthorized LPG handling or misuse of domestic cylinders, echoing the recent state-wide crackdown on such irregularities reported across Punjab.
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