Koraput: Koraput district administration on Thursday seized 51 cylinders during raids conducted at three different locations. The raid was led by Jeypore tehsildar Sabyasachi Jena, who conducted inspections at two establishments in Jeypore town and one at Bariniput. Official sources said the action was part of administrative steps taken to check the misuse of subsidised domestic gas for commercial purposes.“During the raids, it was found that the cylinders were being used in violation of norms, depriving genuine household consumers of essential cooking fuel. The seized cylinders have been taken into custody, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the extent of the illegal network,” said Jena.Officials indicated that such enforcement drives will continue in the coming days as part of a sustained campaign to curb irregularities in LPG distribution. The administration has also warned of strict action against agencies and individuals found flouting regulations. The latest seizure underscores the district administration’s intensified efforts to ensure fair distribution of essential commodities and to crack down on black-marketing and diversion practices.On Tuesday, the administration had seized 50 domestic cylinders during raids at various hotels and dhabas in the Borigumma area.
