Jhansi: 524 Cylinders Vanish from Truck Amidst Gas Crisis, Police Investigate

• 524 gas cylinders, valued at Rs 18 lakh, stolen from a truck parked on a highway in Jhansi.
• The theft occurred amid a nationwide LPG and petroleum shortage, linked to the Israel-US-Iran conflict.
• Truck owner Neeraj Agarwal filed a report; police found the empty truck using GPS tracking.
• The truck belonged to Bharat Petroleum Corporation's Kari Plant; police investigation is ongoing.
• LPG prices increased on March 7, 2026; restaurants are adjusting menus, fearing impact on food delivery.