Telangana: Civil Supplies department crackdown on illegal commercial use, pilferage of domestic LPG cylinders
Hyderabad, March 11
The Enforcement wing of CAF & Civil Supplies Department is conducting widespread search and seizure operations to crack down on the illegal commercial diversion and pilferage of domestic LPG cylinders, an official statement said.
During coordinated raids on March 9, 2026, across Hanmakonda, Warangal, and Karmanghat, officials seized 22 domestic cylinders, 25 small cylinders, and multiple gas refilling units from various proprietors, amounting to Rs. 64,468 in seized property.
These efforts follow a major interception on February 14, 2026, in Bonguluru, Ibrahimpatnam, where authorities apprehended an offender and seized an additional 78 domestic cylinders along with a transport vehicle, valued at Rs. 1,71,600.
In total, these enforcement operations have recovered 100 domestic LPG cylinders and 25 small cylinders with a combined value of Rs 2,36,068, resulting in 6-A reports filed before the Collector (CS) and corresponding FIRs registered or under process for all offenders.
"We kindly request the public not to do overbooking of LPG cylinders. Citizens can report any ongoing issues regarding LPG cylinders, illegal commercial use, or other civil supplies matters by contacting the toll-free number 1967," Civil supplies official said.
Meanwhile, Centre said Domestic LPG production has increased by about 25 percent and the entire domestic LPG production is being directed towards household consumers.
Government said for non-domestic LPG, priority is being given to essential sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally some action! Last month, our LPG delivery was delayed by 15 days. The agent kept giving excuses. Maybe these illegal operations are the reason. Citizens should definitely use the toll-free number 1967 to report. Let's be responsible.
While I appreciate the crackdown, I hope this isn't just a temporary "show" before some election. Enforcement needs to be consistent and year-round. Also, what about the small dhaba owners who are forced to use domestic cylinders because commercial gas is too expensive? The root cause needs addressing too.
The numbers are shocking - 100 cylinders seized! This is a proper racket. My mother in Warangal was saying how the delivery boys sometimes ask for extra money for "priority" booking. This might be connected. Glad they are taking action.
Interesting to see the data. Production is up 25%, which is good news. But if the pilferage continues, that increased production won't reach the intended households. Strong supply chain monitoring is key. The tech should be used to track each cylinder from bottling plant to home.
As a housewife, I manage the kitchen budget. LPG is a major expense. When cylinders are diverted, we suffer. These operations give us hope. Thank you to the officials conducting the raids. Please also look into the black market price of cylinders in some areas.
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