Elderly man, 66, dies after 2-hour wait in LPG cylinder queue amid supply shortage: Report

In a tragic incident in Barnala district, Punjab, a 66-year-old man reportedly suffered a fatal heart attack while waiting for over two hours to collect an LPG cylinder. The incident highlights the ongoing supply shortages that have been exacerbated by recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, affecting the availability of essential commodities in India. A local Congress leader criticized the government for its failure to manage the situation effectively, claiming that such incidents are a direct consequence of inadequate planning and response to the crisis. This unfortunate event underscores the urgent need for the government to address the supply chain issues and ensure that citizens have access to vital resources like cooking gas, especially in times of heightened demand and scarcity.