Delhi’s law enforcers struck a blow against illicit gas trade on March 16, when the Crime Branch’s specialized cell exposed a covert operation hoarding hundreds of LPG cylinders in Mundka. The raid at a nondescript warehouse yielded 610 cylinders across Indene, Bharat Gas, and HP brands, many filled and ready for illegal sale.
Hidden in Khasra numbers 111/22 and 111, Plot 9, the site operated under ‘Guruji Indene Gas Service,’ licensed solely for one brand yet brazenly stockpiling competitors’ products. Detailed recovery: 133 filled and 290 empty Indene, 17 filled and 75 empty Bharat Gas, plus 47 filled, 27 empty, and 21 mini empty HP cylinders, totaling 610 units plus 26 Indene lots.
A tip sparked the swift action by Inspector Amit Solanki’s team, including SIs Rajbir and Parveen, ASIs Ravinder, Rajiv, and Umesh, and constables Amit, Mohit, Nitin, Ravinder, and Deepak Kumar. Oversight came from senior officers ACP Pankaj Arora and DCP Sanjeev Kumar Yadav.
Cross-checks with Indian Oil showed zero authorized stock post-March 10, 2025, signaling deliberate stockpiling for profiteering amid potential shortages. Such practices not only jack up prices but create explosion risks in densely packed, unregulated storage.
With Food Supply’s Vikas Kumar on site affirming violations, police filed charges under key laws. The proprietor fled before the raid; manhunt underway as probes delve into accomplices and distribution networks.
This incident underscores the perils of black market gas trade. Citizens are advised to stick to verified sources and alert police to anomalies, safeguarding community safety and fair pricing.