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Crime
Officials Encounter Pushback During Gas Cylinder Check in Gadhi, Sohagpur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 07:15 PM
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A team of the District Supply and Control Department arrived in Gadhi, Sohagpur after a gas cylinder refill tip, discovered over 13 cylinders and a refill nozzle, and was met with physical resistance from residents who tried to force them out.
A team from the District Supply and Control Department travelled to Gadhi in the Sohagpur police jurisdiction after receiving a tip about illegal gas cylinder refilling. Upon reaching the premises, officials began a routine inspection of the premises.
During the search, the team uncovered more than thirteen gas cylinders along with a refilling nozzle, indicating a possible unauthorized refilling operation.
While the inspection was underway, several individuals present at the house confronted the officials, pushing and shoving them in an attempt to drive the team away from the site.
The incident has been recorded, and the department has lodged a formal complaint, stating that any obstruction of official duties will be dealt with under the relevant provisions of the law.
Local authorities are expected to investigate the matter further and take appropriate action against those involved.
During the search, the team uncovered more than thirteen gas cylinders along with a refilling nozzle, indicating a possible unauthorized refilling operation.
While the inspection was underway, several individuals present at the house confronted the officials, pushing and shoving them in an attempt to drive the team away from the site.
The incident has been recorded, and the department has lodged a formal complaint, stating that any obstruction of official duties will be dealt with under the relevant provisions of the law.
Local authorities are expected to investigate the matter further and take appropriate action against those involved.