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<div>A violent clash erupted between the customers and employees at an LPG distribution agency under Ghughli police station limits in Uttar Pradesh&rsquo;s Maharajganj, following which 14 people have been detained.</div>
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<div>The incident occurred on Tuesday at an HP gas agency over a dispute regarding gas bookings.</div>
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<div>As per the statement of the witnesses, a verbal altercation broke out, which quickly escalated into a physical fight, with agency employees allegedly assaulting a consumer with bamboo sticks and bats. Others present at the site joined the fray, leading to a clash between the two parties, which sparked chaos in the area.</div>
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<div>When the Police were informed, the team reached the incident spot and brought the situation under control.</div>
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<div>"The dispute over gas booking turned into a physical confrontation. We have registered a case involving charges of abuse, assault, and criminal intimidation," Ghughli Station House Officer Kunwar Gaurav Singh said.</div>
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<div>He said 14 individuals from both sides have been detained under relevant sections over apprehension of breach of peace.</div>
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<div>Police said they are closely monitoring the situation, and an investigation is underway.</div>
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<div><strong>Also read: <span style="color: #e03e2d;"><a style="color: #e03e2d;" title="LPG supply &lsquo;inadequate&rsquo; in Punjab, distributors raise concerns" href="https://newsarenaindia.com/states/lpg-supply-inadequate-in-punjab-distributors-raise-concerns/72460">LPG supply &lsquo;inadequate&rsquo; in Punjab, distributors raise concerns</a></span></strong></div>

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UP: 14 detained post violence between customers, LPG agency staff

News Arena Network - Lucknow - UPDATED: March 18, 2026, 04:01 PM - 2 min read

A man carries a refilled LPG cooking gas cylinder, amid a shortage linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict affecting the global energy supply chain, in Prayagraj, Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

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