1,900 Litres of Diesel Seized in Butibori Raid, Two Arrested Nagpur: Butibori police conducted a raid on Tuesday, seizing 1,900 litres of illegally hoarded diesel valued at nearly Rs1.9 lakh, along with other materials worth approximately Rs2 lakh. The total recovery from the operation amounted to around Rs4 lakh. The raid occurred amid a severe fuel shortage in both urban and rural areas, leading to long queues at petrol pumps. Acting on a tip-off, a police team monitored by rural SP Harssh A Poddar raided Ruikheri, where two suspects—Ranjit Singh Thakur (49) and Roshan Yadav (40), both from Wardha—were arrested. Mohd Aklim Mohd Aslam Sheikh of Ruikhairi remains at large. Police stated that the trio lacked a licence to store diesel and were hoarding it for profiteering. During the operation, authorities recovered 95 plastic cans, each holding 20 litres of diesel, from the premises. The raid was supervised by additional SP Anil Mhaske and SDPO Bhagyashree Dhirbassi. A case has been registered under Sections 3 and 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and Section 8(1) of the Petroleum Act. Police suspect the involvement of a larger syndicate and are investigating potential links to other illicit activities. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of fuel scarcity in the region, with authorities urging the public to avoid panic and rely on official information. The seizure underscores efforts to combat illegal fuel stockpiling, which exacerbates shortages and drives up prices. As the investigation continues, officials emphasize the need to address systemic issues contributing to the crisis, including supply chain disruptions and regulatory enforcement gaps.#nagpur #wardha #butibori #ruikheri #ruikhairi
