Delhi’s law enforcement struck a decisive blow against fuel adulteration Wednesday, exposing a sophisticated LPG hoarding syndicate in Khyala. Four men were nabbed, and 46 domestic gas cylinders—20 from Indane and 26 from Bharat Gas—were recovered from three covert locations.
The haul included refilling gear and scales, hallmarks of an operation churning out illegal duplicates for black market sales. This comes amid renewed vigilance on energy commodities, echoing past crises like the Gulf War that triggered widespread shortages.
Intelligence-driven raids targeted nondescript rented spaces and temporary structures packed with hidden cylinders. The West District Special Staff executed the sweeps simultaneously, preventing any tip-offs.
Under ACP Vijay Singh’s oversight and Inspector Rajesh Maurya’s command, officers ASI Rishi, Kaptaan, Umesh, Manoj Tyagi, HC Shamsher, Vijay, and Constable Dinesh led the charge. Suspects Shivmurat Singh, Raghuraj, Arvind Singh, and Ompal now grapple with Essential Commodities Act violations and BNS charges filed in three separate cases at Khyala police station.
Interrogations uncovered how the group used aliases to procure cylinders from West Vihar’s Sunny Gas and Rajouri Garden’s Ashu Gas agencies. Their method: siphoning small amounts from legitimate fills to top up empties, then flipping them at 3,000 rupees apiece versus the standard 900 rupees.
Beyond massive profits, this scam eroded public trust in subsidized supplies and invited hazardous refilling practices. Investigations continue into agency roles, broader networks, and the full extent of the supply chain to prevent future exploits.