By ETF Desk
Police in Udupi district lodged a complaint after motorists fled from a local fuel station without clearing a diesel bill of ₹4,711.
According to the fuel seller, the vehicles refueled earlier in the day and left the premises without settling the payment, resulting in a loss for the station owner. The complaint cites the invoice from the station’s records and surveillance footage that shows the drivers departing just minutes after loading.
Officials say the incident highlights the growing issue of fuel theft in the region, affecting both service providers and motorists’ safety. The station owner is seeking legal action to recover the cost and hold the offenders accountable. Source: Google News – Udupi.