Three Youths Booked Over Unpaid Diesel Worth Rs 4,711 in Udupi

Three young men were booked after a container of diesel valued at ₹4,711 was seized from a private property in Udupi, without any payment being made.

The incident, reported by local police, stemmed from an investigation into irregular fuel transactions in the area. Authorities discovered the unregistered diesel following a tip from a resident.

With the prosecution now filing charges under the Anti-Illicit Fuel Act, the youths face potential fines and a suspended sentence if convicted. The case underscores the vigilance of law‑enforcement in curbing fuel theft in Karnataka. Source: Google News – Udupi.