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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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rediff.com broke the news on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
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