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Delhi Police Deny Routine Leave Amid LPG Shortage, West Asia Conflict Fallout

The Joint Commissioner of Police in Delhi has ordered an immediate suspension of all routine leave for police personnel due to the prevailing law and order situation. The directive allows leave only in verified emergency cases, requiring approval from sanctioning authorities. This move coincides with increased police deployment at gas agencies to manage crowds amid a reported commercial LPG cylinder shortage. The shortage is partly attributed to disruptions in international energy markets following escalating conflict in West Asia.

Key Points: Delhi Police Leave Suspended Over Law and Order, LPG Crisis

  • Police leave suspended indefinitely
  • Emergency leave requires strict approval
  • Extra deployment at gas agencies
  • LPG shortage linked to West Asia conflict
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Joint CP orders 'no routine leave' for Delhi Police staff amid prevailing law and order situation

Delhi Police personnel denied routine leave amid tightened security over LPG shortage concerns and fallout from West Asia conflict. Essential services monitored.

"In view of the prevailing law and order situation, 'No Routine Leaves' should be granted - Joint CP (Operations)"

New Delhi, March 14

The Joint Commissioner of Police has issued a message to the police forces across all districts and units in Delhi.

The message stated that, considering the evolving circumstances, no routine leave will be granted to any personnel. However, leaves may be sanctioned in emergency cases, subject to verification by the concerned officers.

In the message dated March 12, the Joint CP (Operations) stated, "In view of the prevailing law and order situation, 'No Routine Leaves' should be granted to any personnel with immediate effect till further orders. Leaves shall be sanctioned only in genuine emergency cases, duly verified and approved by the sanctioning authority."

This decision was taken in view of the prevailing law and order situation.

It is worth noting that police personnel have also been deployed near gas agencies to prevent any incidents, such as altercations, amidst the crowds to get the LPG cylinders.

There has been a reported shortage of commercial LPG gas cylinders in the wake of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, after which the Centre invoked the Essential Commodities Act, prioritising domestic consumption.

Earlier, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas assured that India has adequate availability of petrol and diesel across the country, while the LPG situation continues to remain a "matter of concern" for the government.

The current round of conflict in West Asia, which started on February 28, has witnessed fighting between Israel and the United States on one side and Iran on the other.

The conflict escalated following the assassination of 86-year-old Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in joint military strikes by the US and Israel, after which Iran, in its retaliation, targeted Israeli and US assets in several Gulf countries and Israel, causing disruption in the waterway and affecting international energy markets and global economic stability.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While I understand the need for security, I hope the "genuine emergency" clause is applied with empathy. Police personnel have families and personal crises too. The administration must ensure their welfare is not overlooked.
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Vikram M
This shows how global conflicts hit us at home. Fighting in West Asia leads to LPG shortages here, which leads to law and order concerns. We need to be more self-reliant in energy, yaar. Jai Hind.
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Priya S
My brother is in Delhi Police. He was supposed to come home for a family function next week. Now it's cancelled. We are proud of him, but it's disappointing. Hope the situation normalizes soon.
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Aman W
Good step. Prevention is better than cure. When there's a shortage, people panic. Having police at gas agencies will deter black marketing and ensure orderly distribution. Public safety first.
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Karthik V
The real issue is the LPG shortage. Government says it's a "matter of concern" but what is the concrete plan? We can't have police managing queues forever. Need a permanent solution for energy security.

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