Supaul LPG Crisis: Consumers Block NH-327E Amid Black Marketing Allegations; Bihar on Alert

• Supaul consumers blocked NH-327E near Baghla, Triveniganj, protesting severe cooking gas shortage and alleged black marketing of cylinders up to Rs 1500.
• The DIG Special Branch issued a statewide alert for Bihar, fearing potential shortages of petroleum products and LPG due to Middle East conflict, warning of possible hoarding and law and order issues.
• Patna DM Tyagarajan clarified no LPG shortage in Patna, assuring sufficient stock and advising against panic, while ordering strict action against black marketing and hoarding.
• Administration fears panic buying and social unrest if supply shortage rumors spread, instructing DMs and SPs to ensure security, monitor suspicious activities, and coordinate with the supply department.
• Strict legal action, including FIRs and raids, ordered against violators involved in black marketing or hoarding across the state.