BARANGA, April 23, 2026 (Rupashree Swetapadma Mohanty): Local officials in the Cuttack district stopped a major unauthorised cooking gas operation on Wednesday. The enforcement team found a large hidden supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders. They searched an empty storage building in the Gangeswar area of the Baranga tehsil. This action disrupted a large network that sold essential cooking gas at unfair prices to the public. 
The officials recorded the following recovered items:
The unauthorised workers used special tools to move gas illegally from one cylinder to another. The officials seized 13 electric motors used for refilling the gas. They also took four heavy weighing machines and five gas cooking stoves. Furthermore, the team found a transport vehicle outside the building. This Mahindra truck contained many filled gas cylinders. The police impounded the truck immediately to secure the evidence.
He stated that the local administration will continue these unexpected searches across the entire district. He wants to make sure that honest buyers receive their cooking gas safely and at the correct price.
The Cuttack district administration plans to protect all citizens from unfair gas sales. The District Collector recently ordered all officials to watch closely for hidden supplies. The local government hopes to end the unauthorized trade of cooking gas completely.
The Search Operation
People from the local community gave helpful information to the administration. They reported unusual activities at an abandoned warehouse. Dr. Tushar Jyotiranjan, the Baranga Tahsildar, quickly organized a special enforcement team. He led this joint group to inspect the building. They surprised the operators and entered the warehouse to discover a massive unauthorized storage facility.Confiscated Items
The enforcement team confiscated a total of 524 gas cylinders during the search. The unauthorized operators stored different types of cylinders meant for various uses.The officials recorded the following recovered items:
- 353 domestic cylinders: Large tanks meant for family homes.
- 92 commercial cylinders: Large tanks meant for restaurants and businesses.
- 79 small cylinders: Compact five-kilogram tanks.
Official Statements and Actions
Dr. Jyotiranjan spoke about the successful operation. He promised severe punishments for the people running this unauthorized business. The administration will use the Essential Commodities Act of 1955 to charge the offenders. This law protects the public from unfair trade practices.He stated that the local administration will continue these unexpected searches across the entire district. He wants to make sure that honest buyers receive their cooking gas safely and at the correct price.
The Enforcement Team
Many important officials helped make this operation a success. Prashant Kumar Pani, a senior officer from the Sadar Police station, provided security for the team. Several expert supply officers also joined the search. These officers included Prafulla Kumar Das, Deepak Kumar Das, and Bishnu Charan Parida. They traveled from Cuttack City and Athagarh to assist the local team. Local supply inspectors also worked hard to count and secure the seized items.The Cuttack district administration plans to protect all citizens from unfair gas sales. The District Collector recently ordered all officials to watch closely for hidden supplies. The local government hopes to end the unauthorized trade of cooking gas completely.
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