LPG Cylinder Black Marketing Racket Busted In Delhi: Three Arrested

Delhi Police have busted an LPG cylinder black marketing operation in Shaheen Bagh, arresting three individuals involved in illegally refilling and selling subsidised gas cylinders for profit.

Photograph: Manash Das/ANI Photo

IMAGE: Photograph: Manash Das/ANI Photo

Key Points

Three individuals arrested in Shaheen Bagh, Delhi, for black marketing LPG cylinders.
Police seized 108 LPG cylinders and two vehicles used for illegal transportation.
The accused were illegally refilling subsidised domestic LPG cylinders for sale at higher prices.
One of the accused has a prior criminal record, indicating a pattern of illegal activity.
Investigation ongoing to uncover the full supply chain involved in the LPG black market racket.

Three people have been arrested for allegedly hoarding and black marketing domestic LPG cylinders in southeast Delhi's Shaheen Bagh area, police said on Saturday.

According to the police, the accused were apprehended after a raid conducted by the crime branch at 40 Foota Road following a tip-off about illegal refilling and sale of subsidised LPG cylinders.

LPG Cylinders Seized During Raid

"A total of 108 LPG cylinders and two vehicles, including a small commercial carrier and a pickup van used for transportation, were recovered from their possession," the police officer said.

Accused Identified and Arrested

The accused have been identified as Kuldeep (35), Ashish (22) and Vijay (28), all residents of Faridabad in Haryana.

Illegal Refilling Operation Uncovered

During the investigation, it was found that the accused procured domestic LPG cylinders meant for household use at subsidised rates and illegally transferred gas into other cylinders for sale in the open market at higher prices.

Investigation Ongoing

One of the accused, Kuldeep, was previously involved in a criminal case, police added. Further investigation is underway to identify the entire supply chain and other persons involved in the racket.

Under Indian law, black marketing of essential commodities like LPG cylinders can attract charges under the Essential Commodities Act, leading to imprisonment and fines. Police will likely investigate the source of the subsidised cylinders and the network of buyers involved in the illegal trade. Such rackets often thrive due to the price difference between subsidised and commercial LPG rates.

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