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CHANDOR-GUIRDOLIM: Allegations of LPG pilferage resurfaced as residents in Chandor-Guirdolim caught employees of a Margao-based gas agency allegedly siphoning gas from one cylinder to another inside a delivery van, raising fresh concerns amid ongoing supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict.
Eyewitnesses said the incident unfolded during routine deliveries when alert locals noticed suspicious activity.
After confronting the staff, the delivery driver and loaders reportedly fled the scene, jumping over nearby railway tracks. The agency owner, whose office is in Malbhat, later arrived and assured residents that the three employees involved would be terminated immediately.
A local resident said such incidents have been recurring, with customers often inconvenienced by delivery personnel. Suspicion arose when a woman noticed a black cloth covering the cylinders; underneath, she found pipes allegedly used to transfer gas. She recorded a video of the activity, rejecting attempts by workers to bribe her with free cylinders in exchange for deleting the footage.
The episode sparked outrage, especially among women residents, who confronted the agency owner demanding strict action and compensation for losses. “Why should innocent consumers bear the cost of such illegal activities?” they asked, urging authorities to probe the matter thoroughly and ensure accountability.
The incident underscores the urgent need for tighter monitoring and enforcement in LPG distribution, particularly during periods of supply shortages.
