Wokha, February 16 (MExN): Lotha Youth Hoho (LYH) in coordination with the district administration today conducted a surprise check at the Wokha Gas Agency at 9:00 am as the refilled gas cylinders truck arrived.
A press release from LYH Advisor & Media In-charge informed that out of the total 306 gas cylinders, only 52 were found to have their seals intact. The rest were either without seal or were broken. Meanwhile, while weighing the cylinders, it was detected that the cylinders whose seals were intact were accurate in their weight as written on the cylinders, but the ones with tampered seals were 2 kg to 4 kg short of the actual weight.
According to the release, the LPG consumers had been bringing complaints for several months about refilled gas cylinder seals being tampered and the content much below the actual weight.
The release said it has been learnt that the Wokha Gas Agency distribute the cylinders to the waiting consumers straight from the truck, hence, the question of tampering or mal practice at the agency depot does not arise.
The Agency Manager assured the inspecting team that a weighing machine will be made available at the depot for the satisfaction of the consumers from next delivery. Regarding the seal tampering and less content of the gas for the past few months, appropriate action will be pursued as per the law, LYH said.
The Hoho has sought the attention of the Central government regarding the matter. It also lauded the district administration and the law enforcing agency for extending their support for the welfare of the public. Meanwhile, it also requested the public for cooperation.
In the surprise check, the Lotha Youth Hoho was led by President R Nchumbemo Ezung and the district administration was led by EAC judicial Tsutsowe Kupa and DBs.
