Bhubaneswar, April 18 -- In a crackdown on illegal gas operations, the Supply Department on Saturday conducted a raid in the Pathargadia area of Bhubaneswar, uncovering an unauthorised LPG refilling unit and seizing around 70 gas cylinders.

According to sources, the accused were illegally transferring gas from commercial cylinders into domestic ones-a serious violation of safety norms and government regulations. Such practices not only lead to significant revenue losses for the government but also pose grave risks to public safety due to improper handling and storage of highly inflammable material.

The raid was carried out following specific intelligence inputs. Officials caught the operation in progress, indicating a well-organised ill...