Hyderabad: A major LPG diversion crackdown in Telangana led to the seizure of 3,699 domestic cylinders and 70 small cylinders, exposing large-scale misuse of subsidised gas.
Civil Supplies Department officials estimated the total value of the seized property at ₹1.10 crore. The operation uncovered a network involved in diverting domestic LPG cylinders for commercial purposes.
Authorities said the accused redirected subsidised cylinders to hotels, eateries and small businesses to reduce operational costs. As a result, such illegal practices disrupted supply meant for genuine household consumers and caused revenue losses.
LPG diversion crackdown exposes illegal supply network
Further, officials registered 1,275 cases under Section 6A of the Essential Commodities Act and filed 216 FIRs as part of the enforcement drive.
Meanwhile, enforcement teams intensified inspections at distribution points, transport routes and storage locations. Surveillance teams were also deployed to track repeat offenders and monitor suspicious activity.
Officials said the crackdown focused on identifying key operators behind the diversion network. In addition, teams analysed patterns linking illegal supply chains to commercial establishments.
Authorities added that the investigation would continue to trace the entire supply chain, including distributors and intermediaries. More cases are likely to be registered based on further findings.
The department said it would continue strict enforcement measures to prevent misuse of subsidised LPG and ensure supplies reach domestic consumers.
The seizure of over 3,699 cylinders, property worth of ₹1.10 Crores.
• Domestic LPG Cylinders Seized: 3,699
• Small LPG Cylinders Seized: 70
• Total Value of Seized Property: ₹ 1.10 Cr
• Number of 6A Cases Filed: 1,275
• Number of FIRs Registered: 216 pic.twitter.com/xWem3t64XC— IPRDepartment (@IPRTelangana) April 3, 2026
