Mathura Police Nab Three for Rs 3,800 Diesel Theft
Mathura police arrested three youths for stealing diesel worth Rs 3,800 from a petrol pump in a black Mahindra Thar.
In a swift operation, the Mathura police have apprehended three young men within just 24 hours of a daring theft at a petrol pump. The trio allegedly fled the scene after refueling their vehicle with diesel worth Rs 3,800 without paying the bill.
The Midnight Heist on NH-19
The incident unfolded in the early hours of October 10, 2026, around 2:00 a.m. at the Banke Bihari Petrol Pump, situated on National Highway-19 within the jurisdiction of the Jait police station. The suspects arrived at the station in a black Mahindra Thar, which notably lacked a permanent registration plate, instead sporting a temporary number, TD62MP2959C.
According to the investigation, the occupants of the vehicle instructed Satish Kumar, a salesman at the pump, to fill the tank with diesel worth Rs 3,800. Once the refueling was complete, the suspects sped away, leaving the bill unpaid.
CCTV Leads to Swift Arrest
Following a formal complaint lodged by Anuj Sharma, a resident of the Govind Nagar area, the Jait police immediately swung into action. Jait Station House Officer Sonu Kumar confirmed that a specialized team was formed to track down the culprits.
The breakthrough came through the strategic use of CCTV footage. By analyzing cameras from the petrol pump and the surrounding vicinity, investigators were able to trace the movement of the black Mahindra Thar. The police successfully intercepted the suspects at approximately 9:15 p.m. on October 10, near the JCR Farm gate, close to Manvendra Nagar Colony.
Suspects Identified and Vehicle Recovered
The police have recovered the black Mahindra Thar used in the crime and identified the three arrested individuals. All three suspects are approximately 18 years old and hail from Sahaypur Jatan village under the Magorra police station limits in Mathura. They have been identified as:
- Anant, son of Narendra Singh
- Nikki, son of Ratan Singh
- Yogesh, son of Hari Kishan
Legal proceedings against the trio are currently underway as the authorities continue their investigation into the matter.