India, March 19 -- In a major crackdown on illegal storage of hazardous materials, Delhi Police have unearthed an unauthorised LPG cylinder stockpile in south Delhi's Rajpur Khurd, seizing 223 cylinders and arresting two men accused of running the operation without any licence.

The raid, carried out on Tuesday by a Special Staff team, exposed what officials described as a serious public safety threat in a densely populated area.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Anant Mittal said the operation was part of a focused drive against illegal storage and black marketing. "We are committed to strict action against such unlawful activities. Storing LPG cylinders in this manner poses a grave danger to residents," he said.

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