Chandigarh, March 12 -- The conflict in West Asia has triggered an energy crisis across Punjab and Chandigarh, leading to a near-total collapse of the LPG distribution network.
While commercial cylinder supplies have ground to a halt, domestic consumers are facing immense hardship due to a server crash that has blocked new bookings and prevented the generation of mandatory OTPs.
In Amritsar, the situation turned volatile as a gas agency was forced to shut its doors following a surge of frustrated crowds. In the state capital, desperate residents were seen wandering with empty cylinders, only to be turned away by distributors.
In response to the escalating situation, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has issued stern directives to all D...