23 empty commercial gas cylinders seized, delivery worker charged in Mumbai's Deonar

MUMBAI: The Mumbai Police have registered a case against a gas delivery worker for illegally storing commercial LPG cylinders in a public area. The accused, identified as Shahid Ali Imam Hussain Sayyed, was found in possession of 23 empty commercial gas cylinders and a tempo, all of which have been seized.

Based on a complaint filed by a rationing officer from the Govandi area, the police have invoked Sections 3, 7, and 8 of the Essential Commodities Act, along with provisions under the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, 2000.

According to officials, a rationing inspector noticed a suspiciously parked tempo near a public toilet in the Gautam Nagar area, close to the Deonar slaughterhouse. Suspecting illegal activity, the accused was called to the spot and asked to open the vehicle. Upon inspection, police recovered 23 empty commercial LPG cylinders of different capacities, including those belonging to Bharat Gas and Hindustan Gas.

Police stated that the accused had been illegally storing the cylinders for personal financial gain. The seized cylinders and the vehicle are collectively valued at Rs 93,800. Further investigation is underway.