Jaipur, March 18, 2026: In a major enforcement drive to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply and public safety, the Jaipur district administration has intensified action against illegal gas refilling and black marketing activities across the city.
Acting under directives from the state’s Food and Civil Supplies Department, the administration has launched a coordinated crackdown targeting unauthorized storage, overpricing, and illegal refilling of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders.
Multi-Team Enforcement Operation Led by District Authorities
Under the leadership of District Collector Dr. Jitendra Kumar Soni, and coordinated by District Supply Officer Priyavrat Singh Charan, three special enforcement teams were deployed across key areas of Jaipur.
These teams conducted inspections and raids based on intelligence inputs from local police stations, including Pratap Nagar and Bhankrota.
Seizures and Key Findings
During the operation, authorities confiscated:
29 LPG cylinders (domestic and commercial combined)
1 electronic weighing machine
Gas refilling equipment (“bansuri”)
2 regulators with rubber pipes
In Pratap Nagar, officials seized 15 domestic and 1 commercial cylinder, along with refilling equipment, confirming illegal activity on-site.
In Bhankrota, an additional 14 domestic cylinders and related equipment were recovered.
Legal Action Initiated Against Accused
Authorities have initiated the process of filing FIRs against individuals involved in the illegal operations. Officials confirmed that strict legal action will follow under relevant provisions to deter such practices.
Ongoing Campaign: “Operation Pravartan”
The crackdown is part of an ongoing city-wide enforcement initiative titled “Operation Pravartan: Satark Nagrik, Surakshit Shehar”, aimed at curbing illegal LPG practices and safeguarding consumers.
Public Safety Advisory
The district administration has issued a strong advisory urging citizens to report:
Unauthorized LPG refilling units
Illegal storage facilities
Black marketing or overpricing
Officials emphasized that illegal LPG handling poses serious safety hazards, including fire and explosion risks, apart from disrupting supply chains for genuine consumers.
