Indian Oil Manager Killed While Sealing Pump; Employees Seek Safety Measures
Police said Mahesh Shelke was stabbed seven times during the sealing operation, and investigators are searching for the prime accused.
- On Tuesday, Indian Oil employee Mahesh Shelke was stabbed to death during a petrol pump sealing operation in Hingoli, Maharashtra.
- At Ambachondi village in Basmat tehsil around 4:30 pm, an argument broke out between Shelke's team and the pump owner's family, turning violent.
- Shelke sustained seven knife wounds during the altercation and died on the spot, according to police investigating the violent dispute.
- Police have launched an investigation into the murder, forming a dedicated team to trace and apprehend the prime accused in the case.
- The petrol pump was previously non-functional before resuming operations a few days back, and the exact reason behind the dispute remains unknown.
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Indian Oil Manager Mahesh Shelke, who arrived to seal the petrol pump in Hingoli, Maharashtra, was killed by 7 blows with a knife. Police have claimed to have arrested 5 accused in 24 hours. Read the full story.
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