Hapur: Petrol Pump Attendant Dragged for 5 KM After SUV Occupants Allegedly Flee Without Paying
A petrol pump attendant in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district was dragged for nearly five kilometres by a Mahindra Scorpio SUV after its occupants attempted to flee without paying for a Rs 2,000 diesel refill.
A petrol pump attendant in Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur was allegedly dragged for nearly five kilometres by a black Scorpio SUV after its occupants attempted to leave without paying INR 2,000 diesel bill, police said. The incident took place late on September 2 in the Chhijarsi area and was captured on CCTV. Police have registered a case under the jurisdiction of Pilkhuwa Kotwali police station and are working to identify and locate those involved.
Incident Captured on CCTV
According to CCTV footage from the highway-side petrol pump, the SUV arrived at the station late at night and was refuelled with diesel. A confrontation reportedly followed between the vehicle's occupants and the petrol pump staff over the payment. The occupants allegedly attempted to leave without settling the INR 2,000 bill. Purulia: 4 Masked Men Hold Petrol Pump Staff on Gunpoint, Flee With INR 1 Lakh in West Bengal; CCTV Video Surfaces.
As the Scorpio began moving away, a petrol pump attendant became caught against the vehicle. The driver allegedly continued driving, dragging the employee along the road. Another pump employee can be seen in the footage chasing the SUV in an apparent attempt to rescue his colleague.
Attendant Found Injured
The SUV continued along the road before the attendant was eventually left behind. Subsequent CCTV footage showed people gathering around the injured employee and attempting to help him. The exact nature and extent of his injuries have not been detailed in the latest report. Thar Rampage in Greater Noida: SUV Drags Motorcycle for 7 Km After Driver Tries To Flee Petrol Pump Without Paying, Video Goes Viral.
Police Launch Search for Suspects
The incident falls under the Pilkhuwa Kotwali police station area. Police have registered a case following the incident and launched efforts to identify and locate the occupants of the SUV. Investigators are examining CCTV footage and other available evidence to establish the sequence of events and determine the charges applicable to those involved.
Investigation Underway
The CCTV footage has since circulated on social media, bringing attention to the incident. Police are continuing their investigation and are attempting to trace the black Scorpio and the people travelling in it. Further details are expected once the suspects are identified and the circumstances surrounding the alleged attempt to leave without payment are established.
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