In an effort to curb the illegal use of domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders for commercial purposes, the district administration of Kargil on March 23 conducted a surprise market inspection drive on the directions of the Additional District Magistrate.

The inspection was carried out by a joint enforcement team led by Naib Tehsildar Fida Mohd Hassanain Mir. The team included Mehboob Khan, Thana Incharge Kargil; Mohammad Abass, Tehsil Supply Officer; and Mustafa Ali, Storekeeper, Kargil.

During the drive, several tea stalls, hotels, and restaurants were found violating government norms by using domestic LPG cylinders for commercial purposes. Such usage is strictly prohibited, as domestic LPG is subsidised exclusively for household consumption.

As a result, 21 domestic LPG cylinders were seized from various commercial establishments across the market area.

Speaking on the occasion, Mir said the inspection was conducted smoothly and successfully. He emphasised that similar enforcement drives would continue to ensure strict compliance with LPG regulations and to prevent misuse of subsidised domestic gas.

The district administration reiterated its commitment to uniform enforcement of rules and warned commercial establishments against violating LPG usage norms, stating that strict action would be taken against defaulters as per the law.

The inspection was carried out by a joint enforcement team led by Naib Tehsildar Fida Mohd Hassanain Mir. The team included Mehboob Khan, Thana Incharge Kargil; Mohammad Abass, Tehsil Supply Officer; and Mustafa Ali, Storekeeper, Kargil.