The flames of the ongoing war between the US-Israel and Iran in the Middle East are engulfing the entire world. This is because Iran has closed its greatest strength, the ‘Strait of Hormuz,’ through which a large volume of oil and gas traffic used to pass. As a result, many countries around the world were facing a crisis. Although India’s situation is much better compared to other countries, distressing pictures are emerging from several cities due to rumors spread by some people. To control such situations, a special campaign has been launched to collectively curb black marketing.

The campaign has appealed to people that there are sufficient reserves of oil and gas within the country and there is no need to spread any kind of panic, and those who are engaging in such activities also need to be stopped. If there is a petrol pump near you that is not providing petrol, or a gas agency that is not providing cylinders, you should take a picture of it and send it.

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Become a part of this special campaign with the aim of exposing those who are profiteering by taking advantage of the situation. Send a picture or video of that petrol pump or gas agency to the number ‘9310497453’ and also tell us about your problem. The team will take action on it so that this emergency-like disaster can be ended.

Black marketing is happening in many places

In an emergency-like atmosphere, a major operation was run against rumors, leading to strict action against hoarding and black marketing. In Lucknow, rumors of oil running out caused people to leave work and reach petrol pumps, filling diesel in drums. Upon receiving information, the ADM immediately took action. A team reached the spot, stopped the black marketing, and an explanation was sought from the pump.

Meanwhile, in Bhopal, a major illegal gas refueling racket was exposed, where gas from cylinders was being filled into vehicles, even putting an ambulance at risk. A raid was conducted with officials, leading to the closure of several illegal centers, averting the risk of a major accident.

Lockdown rumors completely false – Government

Furthermore, a major statement from the government has also come regarding those spreading lockdown rumors. A central minister said that lockdown rumors in India are completely false and the government is not considering any such proposal. Amid the current global crisis, the government appealed to people to remain calm and stated that spreading rumors at such a time is irresponsible and harmful.

Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically vital maritime chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the wider Indian Ocean. Historically, it has been a key trade route for centuries, but in the modern era, its significance is defined by the transit of about one-fifth of the world’s oil supply. This has made it a focal point of geopolitical tensions and international security concerns for decades.

Lucknow

Lucknow is the capital of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, renowned as a historic center of the Nawabi culture of Awadh. It flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries under the patronage of the Nawabs, who were great patrons of art, architecture, cuisine, and music, leading to the development of a distinct “Lucknowi” culture. Key historical sites include the Bara Imambara, the British Residency (a site of the 1857 Siege of Lucknow), and the Rumi Darwaza, reflecting its blend of Mughal and European architectural influences.

Bhopal

Bhopal is the capital city of India’s Madhya Pradesh state, founded in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj. It is historically known for the 19th-20th century rule of the Begums, a succession of female Muslim leaders, and gained tragic global attention due to the 1984 Union Carbide gas disaster, one of the world’s worst industrial catastrophes. Today, it is notable for its mix of natural and urban landscapes, including the large Upper and Lower Lakes.