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Irregular LPG supply forces LoC villagers to take to traditional cooking methods

  • Idrees Bukhtiyar By Idrees Bukhtiyar
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  • 13 Apr 2026

Srinagar, April 12: Residents of several villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir have raised concerns over the irregular supply of LPG cylinders, saying the prolonged disruption has forced many households to revert to traditional wood-fired stoves for cooking.

Locals from Hathlanga village along the LoC in Uri alleged that they have not received LPG refills for nearly three months. Despite repeated attempts and visits to designated distribution points, many said they have returned empty-handed.

“We have been told to visit different locations to collect cylinders, but every time we go, we are asked to come back later. It has been almost three months now without a refill,” said a resident of Hathlanga, requesting anonymity. “In the absence of LPG, we have no option but to use firewood, which is both time-consuming and difficult.”

Reports of supply disruptions have also surfaced from other villages along the LoC belt, including Sukhdar, Gohallan, Gawalta, Nawarunda, Dardkote, Isham, Uroosa, Chakra, Kamalkote, Madian, Shahdara and Dulanja, indicating that the issue is widespread.

Residents said the situation is further aggravated by poor mobile network connectivity in these areas, which hampers the OTP-based delivery system.

“Most of the time, we don’t receive OTPs due to weak network signals. Even when cylinders reach nearby areas, we are unable to complete the process because of this issue,” said Bashir Ahmad, a resident of Garkote in Uri. “This has added to our problems.”

Similar complaints have also emerged from LoC villages in Kupwara and Bandipora districts, where residents said they are facing comparable hardships due to the inconsistent LPG supply.

“We had almost stopped using traditional stoves, but now we are back to collecting firewood from forests,” said a resident from Karnah in Kupwara. “It is not just inconvenient, but also unsafe, especially for women who have to go long distances to gather wood.”

Locals have urged the authorities to ensure a regular supply of LPG cylinders and address the connectivity issues affecting the delivery mechanism, warning that continued disruption could severely impact daily life in these remote border areas.

Officials from the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Department in Kashmir said they are working to ensure uninterrupted supply to consumers.

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