Police Return Seized Gas Cylinders to Dealer for Distribution at Fixed Price
Summary
Police in Kathmandu have returned 183 seized cooking gas cylinders to a dealer after warning that they must be sold to listed consumers at the fixed price. Another gas trader in Samakhusi was also caught charging above the official rate, and one operator has been arrested.
Key Points
- Police seized 183 cooking gas cylinders from Narephat, Kathmandu-32, over allegations of overcharging consumers.
- The cylinders were returned on condition that the dealer distribute them to listed consumers at the fixed price.
- Ramchhap Brand Gas Dealer reportedly charged Rs 2,500 instead of the official Rs 2,165 by adding transport costs.
- A separate gas trader in Samakhusi was found selling cylinders at Rs 2,600 and was arrested.
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