19 hrs ago
Indian Oil Officer Killed During Petrol Pump Sealing in Maharashtra
Mahesh Shelke worked for Indian Oil.
On Tuesday, he and his team went to seal a petrol pump in Ambachondi village, Maharashtra.
Police said an argument started with the pump owner’s family and other people there.
The argument became violent, and Shelke was stabbed seven times.
He died at the scene.
Police are looking for the main accused and have not yet said what started the dispute.
Indian Oil said it had raised the matter with authorities and was supporting Shelke’s family.
The case has reminded people of another Indian Oil officer, S. Manjunath, who was killed in 2005 after inspecting a petrol pump.
Indian Oil field officer Mahesh Shelke was killed during a petrol pump sealing operation in Ambachondi village, Hingoli district.
Police said the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, when Shelke and his team were at the pump.
An argument allegedly broke out with the pump owner’s family and others present, then turned violent.
Police said Shelke was stabbed seven times with a knife and died at the scene; the reason for the dispute was not immediately known.
Indian Oil said it had taken up the matter with authorities, while police formed a team to find and arrest the main accused.
- Who
- Mahesh Shelke, an Indian Oil field officer; the main accused has not been named in the articles.
- What
- Shelke was fatally stabbed during a petrol pump sealing operation.
- Where
- Ambachondi village, Basmat tehsil, Hingoli district, Maharashtra.
- When
- Around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday; the articles do not specify the date.
- Why
- The reason for the argument and stabbing was not immediately known.
Key facts
- Victim
- Mahesh Shelke, identified by Indian Oil as a field officer with its Nanded North RSA
- Incident
- Fatal stabbing during a petrol pump sealing operation
- Time
- Around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday
- Location
- Ambachondi village, Basmat tehsil, Hingoli district, Maharashtra
- Police account
- Shelke was allegedly stabbed seven times and died at the scene
- Investigation
- Police formed a team to trace and arrest the main accused
- Company response
- Indian Oil said it had taken up the matter with the concerned authorities and was supporting Shelke’s family
- Related case cited
- Indian Oil officer S. Manjunath was killed in 2005 after inspecting a petrol pump in Uttar Pradesh
Quotes
Indian Oil Officers' Association
Association representing Indian oil company officers
“Violence against an officer of a public sector organisation is absolutely unacceptable. IOOA strongly urge Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, IOC Management and the Government of Maharashtra to ensure a swift, impartial and time-bound investigation and arrest of the perpetrators within 24 hours, subject to due process of law.”
deccanchronicle.com
“At this hour of immense grief, IndianOil stands firmly with his bereaved family and is extending all possible support to them. The Corporation has taken up the matter with the concerned authorities.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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