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Rajasthan Fuel Racket Siphons Liters Daily
4 Jul
Summary
- Fuel stolen from tankers shortly after leaving depots.
- Missing fuel replaced with ethanol or biodiesel.
- Theft occurs in isolated areas behind dhabas and workshops.
An undercover investigation spanning five days has revealed an organized fuel theft network operating on Rajasthan's highways. Reports indicate that fuel is being stolen from tankers shortly after they depart from depots, with the stolen quantity replaced by ethanol or biodiesel. The operation allegedly diverts tankers to isolated locations, including farm enclosures and areas behind roadside dhabas.
Investigators claim that between 50 to 150 liters of fuel can be stolen in as little as 20 minutes. The stolen fuel is then sold openly at lower prices than at petrol pumps. This widespread illicit activity raises critical questions about the effectiveness of current fuel transportation security and monitoring systems, especially given the presence of GPS trackers on these vehicles.
