Hyderabad Gas Cylinder Scam Busted: CP Sajjanar Felicitates Father-Son Who Exposed LPG Theft

Hyderabad: In a major development, Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar felicitated a father-son duo for exposing a gas cylinder scam, where LPG cylinders were allegedly underweight and illegally refilled. The event was held on Saturday at TGICCC, Banjara Hills, where the duo was honoured with a certificate of appreciation and cash reward.

The case is currently under police action with arrests made and investigation ongoing.

How the Gas Cylinder Scam Was Detected

The incident came to light when:

• Ashok Tiwari, a trader from Chudi Bazaar, booked a gas cylinder on last month 21st
• During delivery, his 16-year-old son Naman Tiwari noticed the cylinder was underweight
• He pointed out that even in the previous delivery, the cylinder was 2 kg less
• As per rules, the cylinder should weigh 30.4 kg, but it weighed only 28 kg

Due to suspicion over gas finishing quickly, they checked the weight and found approximately 2 kg gas shortage.

Illegal LPG Refilling Exposed in Jumeraat Bazaar

When questioned:

• Representatives of Siddhartha Enterprises Agency responded rudely
• The father-son duo investigated further
• They discovered that agency employees were illegally refilling LPG from domestic cylinders into small cylinders for commercial use

This activity was taking place:

• At a house in Jumeraat Bazaar
• In public areas violating safety norms, risking lives

Police Case and Arrests by Goshamahal Police

A complaint was filed at Goshamahal Police Station.

Police registered a case against:

• Siddhartha Enterprises Agency
• Along with five accused

Arrested Persons:

• Sai Kumar
• Vineeth Kumar
• Poosa Ganesh
• Praveen Kumar
• Amit Kumar

Seized Items:

• 2 commercial cylinders
• 7 domestic cylinders
• 12 small cylinders
• Refilling equipment

CP Sajjanar’s Statement and Felicitation

Hyderabad CP V. C. Sajjanar praised the duo, stating:

“They acted like police without uniform and courageously questioned illegal activities. They are role models for society.”

He added:

• Illegal operators are cheating common people and risking lives
• Citizens must not stay silent when such crimes happen
• Police will always support responsible citizens

Call to Citizens and Warning to Offenders

The CP urged:

• Consumers to check quality and quantity of products regularly
• Report fraud by dialing 100 or informing local police

He warned:

• Strict action will be taken against illegal gas refilling
• Police will maintain continuous surveillance

Officials Present

The event was attended by:

• Chandra Mohan, DCP Golconda Zone
• Shravan Kumar, SHO Goshamahal Police Station
• Other officials

The Hyderabad gas cylinder scam exposed by Ashok Tiwari and his son Naman Tiwari in Chudi Bazaar, involving underweight cylinders (30.4 kg vs 28 kg) and illegal refilling at Jumeraat Bazaar, led to arrest of 5 accused and seizure of 21 cylinders. Hyderabad CP V. C. Sajjanar felicitated the duo at TGICCC, Banjara Hills, while the police investigation remains ongoing with strict action promised.

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