According to police, a scam involving 1,200 cylinders — worth approximately Rs 8 lakh — has come to light, with the cylinders allegedly black marketed.
Dnyaneshwar Mali, a gas distributor based in Kati Savargaon village, attempted to end his life during an ongoing HP company video conference review meeting.
A gas cylinder distributor in Dharashiv’s Tuljapur taluka attempted suicide during a live HP company video conference, and what investigators found next has raised far bigger questions.
The Incident: Suicide Attempt Mid-Meeting
Dnyaneshwar Mali, a gas distributor based in Kati Savargaon village, attempted to end his life during an ongoing HP company video conference review meeting.
He was immediately rushed for treatment and is currently reported to be in stable condition. Those familiar with the case say Mali had been under severe pressure from customers demanding cylinders — supply that he simply did not have enough of to meet.
The Backdrop: Gulf War Triggers Gas Shortage
The crisis has a wider context. Since the outbreak of conflict in Gulf countries, India has been facing a domestic LPG cylinder shortage, and Dharashiv district has been particularly affected.
Distributors like Mali found themselves caught between an angry public and an inadequate supply chain — a pressure cooker situation that appears to have taken a serious toll.
The Twist: A 1,200-Cylinder Scam Surfaces
But the story doesn’t end at a shortage. When Tamalwadi police contacted the gas company, a stock audit revealed a glaring discrepancy between cylinders received and cylinders actually distributed.
According to police, a scam involving 1,200 cylinders — worth approximately Rs 8 lakh — has come to light, with the cylinders allegedly black marketed.
Investigation Ongoing
Tamalwadi Police Inspector Gopal Thakur and his team are currently investigating the matter. Authorities have indicated that further details are likely to emerge as the probe deepens — and with a distributor’s suicide attempt now part of the picture, the case has gripped the entire district.
April 09, 2026, 12:57 IST
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