India, March 31 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has carried out an extensive crackdown on black marketing of LPG and petroleum products, conducting over 17,000 raids and inspections across the state since March 12.

According to an official statement issued late Monday night, a total of 17,581 raids were conducted during this period, resulting in the arrest of 17 individuals. Authorities also registered 33 FIRs against LPG distributors and 189 FIRs in other related cases, while initiating prosecution proceedings against 224 people.

The action follows directives from the Chief Secretary, with district administrations actively monitoring the supply situation. District supply officers and local officials have been tasked with ensuring the t...