Kanpur Server Down Halts Cylinder Booking; DM Issues Helpline, Cracks Down on Black Marketing

• Kanpur consumers faced difficulties booking gas cylinders due to server downtime, leading to long queues under the scorching sun.
• District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh launched a control room and helpline numbers (0512-2988763, WhatsApp [phone]) for complaints and black marketing reports.
• Three teams were formed to resolve gas supply issues 24/7, working in shifts from 7 AM to 3 PM, 3 PM to 11 PM, and 11 PM to 7 AM.
• Administration conducted raids, recovering 49 LPG cylinders and refilling equipment from Iqbal's house in Gwaltoli and Imran's shop near Phephufganj, registering cases under Essential Commodities Act 1955.
• The control room received 101 complaints on Wednesday, with 14 resolved; 9 Regional Food Officers and 18 Supply Inspectors are continuously monitoring gas agencies.