Jammu, May 13 -- The administration has banned the sale of fuel products like petrol and diesel in bottles and cans in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar (District Magistrate), Rajesh Kumar Shavan in an order stated that it has been brought to his notice that Petrol Pumps and Fueling Stations are reportedly selling Petrol and Diesel in cans, bottles, etc. which may pose a serious threat to the life and property of the general public and whereas, such practices not only is illegal, endangers but also poses a serious risk of fires hazards and sabotage and there appears to be need restrict the sale of petrol and diesel and other inflammable substances in cans, bottles or any other open container from petr...