21 Domestic LPG Cylinders Seized During Surprise Market Inspection in Kargil.

21 Domestic LPG Cylinders Seized During Surprise Market Inspection in Kargil.
Kargil, March 23, 2026: In a bid to curb the illegal use of domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders for commercial purposes, the district administration of Kargil conducted a surprise market inspection drive on the directions of the Additional District Magistrate, Kargil.
The inspection drive was carried out by a joint enforcement team led by the Naib Tehsildar, Kargil, Mr. Fida Mohd Hassanain Mir. The team comprised Mr. Mehboob Khan, Thana Incharge Kargil; Mr. Mohammad Abass, Tehsil Supply Officer; and Mr. Mustafa Ali, Storekeeper, Kargil.
During the inspection, several tea stalls, hotels, and restaurants were found violating government norms by using domestic LPG cylinders for commercial activities. Such usage is strictly prohibited under existing regulations, as domestic LPG is subsidized exclusively for household consumption.
As a result of the drive, 21 domestic LPG cylinders were seized from various commercial establishments across the market area.
Speaking on the occasion, Naib Tehsildar Kargil Fida Mohd Hassanain Mir stated that the inspection was conducted smoothly and successfully. He further emphasized that similar enforcement drives will continue in the future to ensure strict compliance with government regulations related to the use of LPG cylinders and to prevent misuse of subsidized domestic gas.
The district administration has reiterated its commitment to enforcing rules uniformly and has warned commercial establishments against violating LPG usage norms, failing which strict action will be taken as per law.