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News India Live, Digital Desk: The shortage of LPG cylinders in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh has now started turning violent. Located in Marble Market, Kidwainagar Vijaya Gas Agency There was a huge uproar on Tuesday over shortage of gas and delay in delivery. Within no time the dispute escalated to such an extent that a fierce fight broke out between the consumers. The patience of the people standing in the queue for hours in the scorching heat and scorching sun ended, after which the police had to intervene.
Controversy started over DAC code, fight continued till afternoon
Around 50-60 people had gathered at Vijaya Gas Agency since 6 am on Tuesday to collect the cylinders. Consumers alleged that despite booking for several days, they were not receiving the cylinders and the agency employees were not giving any satisfactory answer. By afternoon the number of people in the queue crossed 200. main reason for dispute DAC (Delivery Authentication Code) Kept with. Consumers said that the first code had arrived after booking, but the agency employees were discouraging them by saying that they had to wait for the second code.
Anger erupted after entering the middle line, consumers ran away
After the commotion subsided, around 2:30 in the afternoon, when people were standing in the queue, some youth tried to enter the middle line. When other people present there protested against this, the accused started abusing. Within no time the matter escalated into a fight. A young man was thrown to the ground and beaten badly, in which women also joined. On receiving the information, UP-112 police reached the spot. Seeing the police, many people ran away leaving their empty cylinders there. The police took three youths into custody and took them to the police station.
Relief for married houses: Department will provide cylinders
This shortage of gas during Sahalag (wedding season) has increased the problems of the general public. However, the supply department has given relief news. In view of the wedding ceremonies, the District Supply Office is now specially providing cylinders. District Supply Officer (DSO) Rakesh Kumar Told that the houses where there is a marriage, they can give the application form along with the marriage card in the office. After this, they are being allotted commercial cylinders after depositing security. So far, cylinders have been provided on more than 200 applications.
Impact of Middle East war and local shortage
The supply chain is expected to be affected due to the ban on delivery of commercial cylinders and the ongoing war in the Middle East. To ensure that this does not have a direct impact on Sahalag, the administration is establishing coordination between gas companies and agencies. Agency operators say that this situation has arisen due to less supply from behind, which efforts are being made to normalize soon.