
Visakhapatnam District Civil Supply Officer V. Bhaskara Rao with the seized 34 domestic cylinders from commercial establishments at 14 locations within Visakhapatnam Circle-II.
| Photo Credit: V. RAJU
As the city grapples with a tightening squeeze on cooking gas supplies , local authorities have launched raids to curb the illegal diversion of domestic gas cylinders to commercial businesses.
On Thursday, March 12, the District Civil Supply Department conducted a special drive across Visakhapatnam Circle-II areas, including MVP Colony, and seized 34 domestic LPG cylinders from 14 different commercial establishments.
Published – March 12, 2026 08:16 pm IST