On June 2, the Pimpri-Chinchwad crime branch successfully raided an unauthorized LPG refilling operation in Chakan, Maharashtra, resulting in the seizure of 81 domestic LPG cylinders and the arrest of a 31-year-old man, alongside the detention of a juvenile. The police acted on a tip-off regarding the illegal activities at a commercial establishment named 'Jay Ganesh Bharat Gas' located on the Chakan-Mahalunge road. During the operation, law enforcement discovered that the suspects were illegally transferring LPG from domestic cylinders for unauthorized sale, which is a violation of the Essential Commodities Act. The total value of the seized cylinders is estimated at ₹1 lakh (approximately $1,200 USD). Authorities expressed concerns about the severe public safety risks posed by such operations, as improper handling of LPG can lead to catastrophic fires or explosions. Investigations are ongoing to trace the supply chain and identify other individuals involved in this racket, which has become a persistent issue in the industrial region of Pune.