Chandauli Police Seize Tanker with 25,000 Liters Illicit Diesel
Chandauli police intercepted a Maharashtra-registered tanker with 25,000 liters of illegal diesel and forged documents near Naveen Mandi.
In a major crackdown on illegal fuel distribution, the Chandauli police have intercepted a tanker carrying a massive haul of 25,000 liters of high-speed diesel. The operation, conducted late Friday evening, has exposed a sophisticated network involving forged documentation and significant discrepancies at a local fuel outlet.
Major Seizure on National Highway 2
Acting on a precise tip-off, law enforcement authorities intercepted the Maharashtra-registered tanker (MH 43 AF 3359) near the Naveen Mandi premises on National Highway 2. Upon a thorough inspection of the vehicle, officials discovered a cache of fraudulent paperwork, including fake bilties, invoices, and e-way bills, all used to mask the illegal movement of the fuel.
The driver, identified as Avadhesh Kumar—son of Ram Sajeevan and a resident of Devgalpur, Mauaima, Prayagraj—was apprehended at the scene and taken into custody.
Investigation Uncovers Massive Stock Discrepancies
The investigation quickly expanded beyond the vehicle to include a local fuel outlet, M/s Ideal Service Center. Authorities discovered alarming inconsistencies in the facility's stock and sales records. Specifically, officials found a massive shortage of 13,986 liters of diesel, suggesting a deep-rooted involvement in the illicit trade.
Following direct orders from the District Magistrate, Chandauli police have formally registered a case (FIR No. 493/2026) under Section 3/7 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. While one individual is in custody, the FIR names seven accused individuals, with police currently launching a manhunt for the remaining six suspects.
Police Probe Into Supply Chain Network
The operation was carried out by a specialized team including the Chandauli Station House Officer, Highway Mandi Police Post In-charge Sub-Inspector Markandey Singh, Head Constable Sagar Yadav, Constable Abhishek Tiwari, and CCTNS Constable Pawan Kumar.
Authorities are now working to unravel the full extent of the conspiracy, focusing their investigation on the roles played by the fuel supply chain, various transport entities, and the management of the implicated petrol pump. Legal proceedings against the suspects are currently underway.