Rising prices of gas cylinders lead to theft? Surprising incident of theft caught on camera in Govindpuri

New Delhi: In an era where inflation is a significant concern, a shocking incident has come to light from Delhi's Govindpuri where a gas supplier appearing to siphon gas from a distribution point.

A viral video has captured a gas supplier allegedly engaged in theft. This revelation comes at a time when many are already struggling with the rising cost of living and the incident has intensified public frustration.

Video surfaces on social media

The footage which has quickly spread across social media platforms, has drawn widespread condemnation. Viewers are alarmed by the apparent disregard for ethical standards and the potential impact on residents who rely on this essential service.

Take a look at the video:

#दिल्ली

पहले तो इतनी महगाई और फिर.....
वायरल वीडियो गोविन्दपुरी का बताया जा रहा है। जहाँ गैस सप्लायर गैस चोरी करते नजर आ रहा है।। pic.twitter.com/sldT6LZ6Xb

— Abhimanyu Singh Journalist (@Abhimanyu1305) August 14, 2024

Video sparks debate on inflation

The video has sparked an outcry among online users. The incident has also reignited discussions about the broader issues of inflation and the strain it places on ordinary citizens. With the cost of goods and services already on the rise cases like these exacerbate the sense of economic insecurity.

Netizens'reaction to the post

A user of X platform named Dileep Balasiya wrote in Hindi, Looting is prevalent everywhere.

चारों तरफ लूटखोरी व्याप्त है।

— Dileep Balasiya (@DileepBalasiya) August 14, 2024

Another user of X platform named Dharmendra Tripathi wrote in Hindi, After 2014, there has been a flood of thieves in the country.

2014 के बाद देश में चोरों की बाढ़ आ गई है

— धर्मेन्द्र त्रिपाठी अयोध्यावासी (@dharmendra22368) August 14, 2024

A third user of X platform named Satish Gupta wrote in Hindi, This happens everywhere, if you don't believe it then this time when you get the cylinder, weigh it, it will be less. 

ये तो सब जगह होता है अगर विश्वास नहीं तो इस बार आए सिलैंडर तो तौल लेना कम हि निकलेगा

— Satish gupta (@satishgupta026) August 15, 2024

A fourth user of X platfrom named Vinod Namdev wrote, The issue of gas theft is not limited to Delhi; it is also prevalent in other cities like Noida in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, where 3kg gas cylinders are being openly tampered with and stolen.

ये सारा माजरा सिर्फ दिल्ली ही का नही पूरे उत्तर प्रदेश के गौतमबुद्ध नगर के नोएडा जैसे शहर में 3kg गैस खुलेआम काटी जा रही हैं।।

— Vinod Namdev (@vinodnamdev10) August 14, 2024