India, April 7 -- In the wake of a gas supply crisis reportedly triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, authorities in Odisha's Rourkela city seized 161 LPG cylinders from a car garage, suspecting hoarding and black marketing.

The raid was carried out near Lugun Park in Sector 9 by a team from the Supply Department, led by supply officer Nihar Ranjan Mohapatra, following specific inputs from local residents.

Hoarding amid supply crunch Officials said the cylinders were found stored inside a locked garage. The team had to break open the lock to access the premises and recover the cylinders. However, the identity of the person or entity responsible for stockpiling the cylinders is yet to be established.

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