Gangtok, March 14 Sikkim's Director General of Police (DGP) Akshay Sachdeva on Saturday directed all district police units to take strict action regarding complaints about hoarding of LPG cylinders and overcharging by distributors.
He also instructed them to take action against the diversion of domestic LPG to hotels and restaurants in the Himalayan state.
Addressing all Superintendents of Police (SPs), Sub-Divisional Police Officers (SDPOs), and Station House Officers (SHOs), the DGP said that multiple complaints have been received from consumers from various parts of Sikkim regarding irregularities in the distribution of LPG cylinders.
Observing that there is no actual shortage of LPG cylinders in the state, the DGP said that some people are trying to create artificial scarcity to damage the government's reputation.
Sachdeva directed police officers at the district level and below to conduct field inspections and ensure proper distribution of LPG cylinders.
He said that the police should take legal action against hoarders and those diverting or overcharging cooking gas.
The DGP instructed the SPs to warn hoarders and individuals trying to manipulate the LPG supply chain through media and social media networks.