Guwahati: Police seized 152 mini LPG cylinders along with larger cylinders and gas-transfer equipment during a raid at Sankar Path in Sawkuchi, leading to the arrest of four men.
An EGPD team from Basistha Police Station carried out the operation. According to Guwahati Police, LPG was being stored illegally and siphoned into mini cylinders in an unsafe manner, creating a serious safety risk.
Those arrested were Rakib Ali (31) and Rinku Ali (23), both of Bherbheri, Tamulpur, Baksa; Rajibul Houque (30) of Sorupeta, Patacharkuchi, Bajali; and Abdul Latif (38) of Gangapur, Belsor, Nalbari.
Besides the mini cylinders, officers seized 16 full LPG cylinders and 25 empty LPG cylinders. The total number of cylinders recovered was 193.
The team also confiscated eight gas pipes fitted with double-sided regulators, a weighing machine and four Android mobile phones. Four 20-litre water drums, reportedly used for transferring LPG, were among the items seized.
Police said legal action had been initiated against the arrested men.
