Two Arrested for Hoarding 398 LPG Cylinders; Officials Assure No Fuel Panic Needed

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Madurai: 2 Held Under Goondas Act for Hoarding 398 LPG Cylinders; Officials Assure Fuel Supply

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News18•13-03-2026, 10:15

Madurai: 2 Held Under Goondas Act for Hoarding 398 LPG Cylinders; Officials Assure Fuel Supply

•Two persons, Palani and Madan Kumar, arrested in Madurai under the Goondas Act for hoarding 398 LPG cylinders for black marketing.
•This marks the first time such stringent action has been taken in Tamil Nadu for cylinder hoarding.
•Tamil Nadu Petroleum Dealers’ Association urges public not to panic-buy petrol or diesel, assuring sufficient stock for three weeks.
•CS-CID Madurai zone warns of severe legal consequences for illegal hoarding of essential commodities.
•A M Vikkrama Raja highlights impact on hospitality sector due to cylinder shortage and warns of protests against fuel price hikes.

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