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.

The arrest unfolded dramatically near an under-construction site in Dwarka Sector-17. Officers recovered two pistols—one PX-30 automatic and a loaded 7.65 mm variant—along with ammo and a stolen scooter tied to a theft case in UP. Charges under the Arms Act followed immediately.

Intelligence pointed to overseas handlers Pawan Shaukeen and Gurdeep ‘Pa Ji’ assigning the hit to Kuldeep. His prior conviction in the 2024 Hoshiarpur extortion case, followed by a quick return to crime post-bail, painted a picture of unrelenting criminality. Confessions spilled details: encrypted chats, Ambala-sourced guns, and multi-state gang coordination, including prior surveillance on the victim.

Authorities hail the operation as a major win against organized crime. With questioning ongoing, raids are intensifying to capture the network’s other players. This bust not only averted tragedy but shines a light on the sophisticated operations threatening Delhi’s business community.