- Chaos was reported in the ‘City Beautiful’ during a controversial and much-discussed ‘petrol langar’ organised by Amritsar-based social worker Rakesh Trehan, widely known as ‘Raja Di King’, as the venue saw a massive turnout but no coupons or fuel were distributed.
- Despite heavy rains lashing the city, hundreds of people from far-flung and surrounding areas thronged the designated petrol pump in Sector 10.
- Witnessing the deteriorating situation, police rushed to the spot, dispersed the unruly crowd, and impounded several vehicles that were causing traffic disruptions or parked improperly.
- Frustrated and harassed citizens expressed their anger, stating that if such assistance was to be provided, it would be much better to directly distribute cash to the needy poor instead of gathering crowds on the streets.
- In a video that surfaced later, Rakesh Trehan claimed he did not want anyone to get drenched in the rain, which is why the langar has now been rescheduled for Friday and will run for three days until Sunday.
Chandigarh's petrol langar, organized by social worker Rakesh Trehan, turned chaotic as heavy rains led to a lack of fuel and coupons for the large crowd gathered at a Sector 10 petrol pump.25
Despite the downpour, hundreds flocked to the site, hoping for assistance.
However, as the situation deteriorated, police intervened, dispersing the crowd and impounding vehicles causing traffic disruptions.3
Frustrated attendees voiced their discontent, suggesting that direct cash assistance would be more effective than gathering crowds in adverse weather.4
In response to the chaos, Trehan announced that the langar would be rescheduled for Friday and continue for three days until Sunday, aiming to avoid further issues.1
The event, intended to provide support, instead highlighted the challenges of organizing such initiatives in unpredictable conditions, raising questions about the effectiveness of large-scale distributions.
As the community reflects on the incident, many are left wondering how to better assist those in need without creating chaos.
“Despite heavy rains, hundreds flocked to the designated petrol pump in Sector 10, leading to traffic disruptions. Frustrated citizens expressed that direct cash assistance would be more effective than gathering crowds for fuel distribution.”
