LPG storage capped at 100kg in Mela area

The food and logistics department held a special meeting on Tuesday to address key issues related to LPG safety and the use of illegal cylinders at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela.

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MAHAKUMBH NAGAR (PRAYAGRAJ): The meeting, attended by departmental officials, LPG distributors, gas company representatives, and fire department officers, primarily focused on curbing illegal LPG cylinders.

This move follows a report by Hindustan Times on Tuesday, which revealed that many pilgrims, particularly those with limited means, were resorting to using cheaper, unapproved 5kg cylinders marked without the ISI certification, posing severe risks. The report also highlighted the growing black market for these illegal cylinders, with vendors actively operating in Mela area, despite the ban on their sale.