Issues Advisory on rumours of fuel and LPG shortage
BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, along with SSP Bandipora, Aijaz Ahmad Zargar, today chaired a meeting with all concerned stakeholders to review the availability of essential commodities and services in the district.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner urged residents not to pay heed to rumours circulating on social media regarding shortages of essential commodities, particularly petrol, diesel, and LPG.
The district administration clarified that there is no shortage of essential supplies in the district. Adequate stocks of fuel and cooking gas are available at all authorised outlets, ensuring uninterrupted services for the public.
In a follow-up media briefing, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized that misinformation can lead to unnecessary panic and disrupt normal supply mechanisms. Citizens were strongly advised to avoid panic buying and rely only on verified information disseminated through official government channels.
She further appealed to the public to remain calm and vigilant against unverified information, and urged residents to strictly follow official advisories and not pay heed to rumours.
The administration informed that all essential commodities and services are being closely monitored through designated control rooms manned by senior officers and officials from concerned departments. Supply chains are functioning smoothly and there is no cause for concern.
Authorities also warned that spreading false information or rumours may invite legal action. The public has been urged to act responsibly and cooperate with the administration in maintaining peace and normalcy in the district.
The meeting was attended by Assistant Director FCS&CA, Naseer Ahmad Baba (JKAS), LPG and fuel dealers, and representatives from other concerned departments.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner also visited various petrol pumps and LPG distribution centres across the district to review the on-ground availability of essential commodities. She interacted with dealers and the public, and was informed that adequate stocks of petrol, diesel and LPG are available at all outlets.
The DC directed officials and dealers to ensure uninterrupted supply and adhere to prescribed norms and rates, while urging the public not to pay heed to rumours and rely only on official information.