Dahej Police exposed an illegal gas refilling operation in the industrial area of Bharuch district, valuables worth over Rs 3.33 crores seized. In the racket gas was stolen from tankers into bottles, was being carried out in the parking area of a hotel near Paniyadra village. Dahej Police during routine patrols, spotted five LPG tankers and a pickup truck near Mahalaxmi Hotel. Upon investigation, they found several individuals illegally transferring gas from the tankers into bottles. When the police approached, the individuals fled, but two people were arrested while around ten others managed to escape.
One of the tankers had an open valve, posing a significant risk of an explosion. The police informed the local authorities and fire brigade to close the valve and prevent any mishap.
During the raid, the police seized five gas tankers, a pickup truck, gas-filled bottles, and empty bottles. The total value of the confiscated assets amounted to Rs 3.33 crores. During raid, 36 gas bottles had already been filled, and the 37th bottle was being filled. Police investigations revealed that the gang had filled 30 to 35 bottles daily using iron pipes fitted to the tankers’ valves.
The authorities have registered a case against the two arrested individuals while efforts are underway to track down the other suspects involved in the illegal activity. Further legal action is being taken as the investigation progresses.
As per media source.
