India, March 12 -- An individual was taken into custody by the police on Wednesday on allegations of unlawfully selling gas cylinders at elevated prices in Sundargarh district.

According to sources, local police along with officials from the Civil Supplies department conducted a surprise raid on a retail outlet named 'Patra General Store' located on Vijaya Talkies Road in Dengibhadi, after receiving complaints of black marketing.

During the search operation, at least 55 gas cylinders were seized, and the shop owner, identified as Badri Patra, was arrested in this connection.

This action forms part of a concerted effort by Sundargarh Police and the Department aimed at curbing the illegal trading practices in the region, underscoring ong...