Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Belagavi Police Bust Major Diesel Smuggling Racket
The police in Belagavi found a big group of people who were smuggling diesel.
They stopped a truck carrying 17,000 litres of diesel without proper papers.
The police think this group might be working with people from other states and even other countries.
They are now trying to find out who else is involved and how the diesel was being sold illegally.
The police believe this could be one of the biggest diesel smuggling operations in the area.
Belagavi police seized 17,000 litres of diesel worth ₹17 lakh during a raid.
The smuggling racket involved interstate and possibly international connections.
Investigators suspect ship owners and direct links with Gulf oil producers.
Police are probing ties with petrol pump owners and black market sales.
The investigation aims to dismantle the entire illegal network and track down all involved parties.
- Who
- Belagavi police, led by Inspector B.R. Gaddekar
- What
- Busted a major diesel smuggling racket
- When
- After receiving intelligence about illegal diesel transportation
- Where
- Belagavi, Karnataka
- Why
- To prevent tax revenue loss and dismantle the illegal network
- Location
- Belagavi, Karnataka
- Seized Diesel
- 17,000 litres
- Estimated Value
- ₹17 lakh
- Key Suspects
- Tanker owner, individuals from Maharashtra and Rajasthan
- Investigation Focus
- Interstate and international nexus, financiers, middlemen, end beneficiaries