Bhubaneswar, March 31 -- A protest broke out on College Road in Odisha's Nayagarh after residents staged a road blockade over the shortage of LPG cylinders, leading to traffic disruption in the area. Public discontent has been rising due to the continued unavailability of gas cylinders despite regular bookings.

On Tuesday, people sat on the road and launched a demonstration, highlighting their grievances over the supply situation. The Inspector-in-Charge of Nayagarh Town Police Station reached the spot and attempted to pacify the protesters.

Residents alleged that although bookings are being accepted, cylinders are not being delivered, worsening the situation. Many claimed that they have been queuing outside distribution centres daily b...