Jaipur: The Jaipur district administration Wednesday seized 35 gas cylinders during a raid under Operation Pravartan, a state campaign targeting black marketing, illegal storage, and unauthorized refilling of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders amid the ongoing supply crisis in the city.According to officials, the action was taken after specific inputs about an illegal refilling setup operating in Govindpura (Bakshawala) on Shikarpura Road. A special enforcement squad led by the District Supply Officer (Jaipur-I) conducted the joint operation and recovered 35 domestic and commercial cylinders.Officials also seized one electronic weighing scale and one electric motor from the site, indicating that the premises were allegedly being used for unauthorized gas transfer and related activities.“Preliminary investigations have revealed that such illegal refilling centers are emerging as a major cause of accidents occurring within the city. Operating without adherence to safety standards, these centers pose a grave threat to the lives and property of the nearby residents,” the official added.The district administration has lodged an FIR at Sanganer Sadar Police Station against two persons allegedly linked to the illegal operation.The raid forms part of a broader crackdown launched by the state government to check unsafe and unlawful LPG handling practices in Jaipur. Authorities said such activities not only violate regulations but also increase the risk of fire and explosions in residential areas.“Strict action will continue to be taken in the future against any individuals involved in illegal refilling, storage, or black marketing. Our appeal to the Jaipur residents is to cooperate with the authorities by immediately reporting any such suspicious activities to the Department, thereby helping to ensure the safety and security of all citizens,” another official stated.
