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LPG Theft Surges in Bengaluru Amid Crisis, Video Shows Thief Stealing Gas Cylinder

Amid a nationwide LPG crisis, Bengaluru is witnessing a surge in cylinder theft cases. Authorities have urged residents to keep their LPG cylinders safe as commercial cooking gas supply remains severely affected. In Kalyan Nagar, a resident's cylinder left outside was stolen overnight by a thief who arrived on a bike, wrapped it in a sack, and fled.

LPG Theft Surges in Bengaluru Amid Crisis, Video Shows Thief Stealing Gas Cylinder
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Amid a nationwide LPG crisis, Bengaluru is witnessing a surge in cylinder theft cases. Authorities have urged residents to keep their LPG cylinders safe as commercial cooking gas supply remains severely affected. In Kalyan Nagar, a resident's cylinder left outside was stolen overnight by a thief who arrived on a bike, wrapped it in a sack, and fled. The incident was captured on CCTV and the footage has gone viral on social media. In another case in Charnapatna, CCTV footage shows two people arriving on a scooter, sneaking into a house, and stealing an LPG cylinder kept outside. Police are investigating both cases, but no arrests have been reported yet. Authorities have urged Bengaluru residents to secure their cylinders indoors and report any suspicious activity. LPG Cylinder Booking Woes: Customers Say Indian Oil and Indane Websites Down, Apps Not Working Amid Shortage Reports.

CCTV Shows Thief Stealing Gas Cylinder in Bengaluru

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