Investigation Ongoing in Lakhimpur Kheri LPG Cylinder Heist
Two days on, no clue in Lakhimpur Kheri LPG cylinder heist: Police
Hindustan Times
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Lakhimpur Kheri Police have not made any arrests in the theft of 108 LPG cylinders from the Karuna Bharat gas agency godown, reported over 48 hours ago. The incident occurred in the Pallia kotwali area, and authorities are investigating the involvement of multiple suspects and a vehicle.
- 01No arrests or recovery made in the LPG cylinder theft case.
- 02The theft involved 108 cylinders, including 98 filled and 10 empty.
- 03The incident occurred at the Karuna Bharat gas agency godown in Pallia.
- 04Police are investigating logistical support for the theft.
- 05The theft was reported to police by the agency owner's husband.
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The Lakhimpur Kheri Police in Uttar Pradesh, India, are investigating the theft of 108 LPG cylinders from the Karuna Bharat gas agency godown, which occurred on Friday night. The deputy superintendent of police (DSP), Jitendra Singh Parihar, confirmed that no arrests or recoveries have been made more than 48 hours after the incident. The thieves broke open the main gate and the lock of the LPG store hall, fleeing with 98 filled and 10 empty cylinders. The godown is situated near a Tharu hostel on the outskirts of Pallia town, away from densely populated areas, raising suspicions that multiple individuals and a vehicle were involved in the operation. The agency owner’s husband reported the theft to the police on Saturday morning, prompting an ongoing investigation to identify the suspects and recover the stolen items.
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The theft of LPG cylinders may affect local gas supply and pricing, potentially inconveniencing residents and businesses relying on gas for cooking and heating.
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