Gas Cylinder: Hyderabad Police raid illegal refill centres
Gas Cylinder | Hyderabad, March 13: SOT police raided illegal gas refill centres in Hyderabad. The raids took place in Goshamahal and Begum Bazaar. The action came after firm inputs. So police moved early in the morning.
Police said some agents used the gas shortage. As a result, they sold cylinders at high prices. A single cylinder sold for Rs 5,000 to Rs 8,000. This rate is far above the normal price. Therefore, police called it illegal trade.
Officers found unsafe refill methods. In many cases, gas moved from big cylinders to small ones. This process is very risky. Moreover, it can cause fire accidents. So police said such acts risk lives.
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Police watched these areas for many days. Meanwhile, teams tracked movement in narrow lanes. The refill centres worked in secret. Therefore, police planned sudden raids.
During the raids, police seized many cylinders. In addition, they caught several agents. Officers said more arrests may follow. Also, they warned others against such trade.
Police said illegal refilling breaks safety rules. Besides that, it also breaks supply laws. So police plan strict cases. They also asked people to share tips.
Officials said this trade puts lives at risk. For example, unsafe gas transfer may cause blasts. Therefore, police asked for strict care. They also asked agencies to follow rules.
At the same time, police warned gas dealers. They said any link to such trade will face action. So they asked all dealers to follow safety norms. Moreover, they called for safe storage.
This action forms part of safety drives. Earlier, police carried out similar checks. Likewise, more raids may take place. For now, police continue the probe.
Police also asked the public to stay alert. In case of doubt, they asked people to inform police. Therefore, public support remains vital.
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