Shocking Gas Black Marketing Racket Busted in Katihar General Store

• An illegal gas black marketing and refilling operation was uncovered in Katihar, Bihar, operating under the guise of a general store.
• A couple allegedly ran the racket: the wife issued slips for gas at ₹200/kg, and the husband illegally refilled cylinders at a nearby general store.
• The operation involved open illegal refilling and storage of numerous cylinders without safety measures, posing a high risk of explosion.
• District administration has launched an investigation, with the District Magistrate assuring strict action against those involved.
• Locals suspect a larger network behind the operation, raising concerns about gas distribution safety and monitoring.