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A tumultuous scene unfolded at a petrol station in Manpada, Dombivali, near Mumbai on Wednesday, January 3rd, as a violent clash ensued between customers and employees. The distressing incident saw motorists and petrol pump staff engaged in a physical altercation, resulting in a viral video circulating across social media platforms. Details surrounding potential legal actions or arrests related to the clash remain undisclosed.
Reports indicate that the confrontation ignited when petrol pump employees allegedly refused to provide fuel, escalating swiftly into a physical confrontation between both parties involved.
The circulating video depicts a disturbing sequence wherein a petrol pump employee appears to use a helmet to assault individuals, followed by a motorist ramming his scooter into the employee. The altercation further intensifies with additional employees and customers becoming embroiled in the brawl.
The timing of this confrontation coincides with extended queues observed at fuel stations throughout Mumbai and other regions in Maharashtra on January 2nd. The queues stemmed from truckers’ protests seeking the annulment of a stringent provision within the new Motor Vehicle Act, imposing a 10-year jail term and a hefty fine of Rs 7 lakhs in hit-and-run cases.
Reports emerged of specific petrol stations in Sion and Matunga areas of Mumbai shutting down due to depleted stocks of petrol and diesel. This scarcity prompted frantic rushes by motorists to fill their fuel tanks, fearing potential shortages. In response, the police issued appeals urging citizens not to flood petrol pumps, assuring an adequate and secure supply of petroleum products through guarded fuel transporters.
The incident at the Manpada petrol pump underscores the heightened tension and strain experienced amidst fuel supply concerns, reflecting the broader impact of legislative changes and public agitation within the transportation sector.
