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Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Delhi: Gang of aviation fuel thieves busted, 8 held
Delhi Police have busted a massive smuggling racket involving aviation turbine fuel (ATF), arresting six men and detaining two others for allegedly siphoning off thousands of litres of the highly regulated and expensive fuel meant for aircraft, and selling it in the black market across Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and other states. (Representative image) In total, over 72,000 litres of stolen aviation turbine fuel were recovered from the raids. (REUTERS) ATF, a highly flammable aviation-grade fuel, is strictly regulated and primarily used by airlines, making its theft a serious threat to both safety and the economy. Police said the racket caused an estimated loss of ₹ 1.62 crore per month to the national exchequer. A raid was conducted on Sunday at a godown in Delhi's Mundka village following months of surveillance and a tip-off by a team led by inspector Mahipal Singh, police said. 'Three oil tankers with 24,000 litres of fuel each were found siphoning ATF into barrels. Two pickup trucks for further transportation, forged dip rods, duplicate keys, filled barrels, and ₹ 1.05 lakh in cash were seized,' said deputy commissioner of police (crime) Aditya Gautam. In total, over 72,000 litres of stolen ATF were recovered. The accused were reportedly operating the racket for at least three years, diverting ATF en route from HPCL's Asoda Depot in Bahadurgarh to the Indira Gandhi International Airport, according to officials familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified. 'The drivers were working in collusion with transporters and the Mundka godown operator. They manipulated the GPS tracking system and would divert the tankers to Mundka' said DCP Gautam. The investigation headed by ACP Ramesh Lamba found that the tanker locks—secured with keys exclusive to the destination depot— were bypassed using duplicate keys. 'Over time, they had gained access to keys and made a duplicate. They also forged dip rods to simulate legitimate delivery measurements. The siphoned ATF was then sold in the open market under the guise of mineral turpentine oil (MTO)—commonly used in the ink and paint industry.' said an investigator. The investigator added that the fuel from tankers was taken into barrels which were kept in trucks. The investigator said, 'These trucks were then taken to Rewari, Sonipat in Haryana, in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi and in other places such as Gwalior and Maharashtra to sell off to paint industries.' The DCP said the investigation revealed that the accused stole more than 5,000 litres of ATF daily for three years. 'This resulted in the theft of nearly 150,000 litres a month. We found genuine and forged dip rods, drums, master keys and duplicate keys, tanker locks etc,' he added. Those arrested include Gaya Prasad Yadav (43), the godown owner and alleged mastermind, who sold ATF at ₹ 50 per litre. His associate, Rajkumar Choudhary, acted as the key buyer, sourcing the fuel at ₹ 43–50 per litre and reselling it to paint and ink manufacturers. Ashpal Singh Bhullar, owner of the tankers, was also arrested along with three of his drivers—Ram Bharose, Anjay Roy and Subodh Kumar Yadav—who were paid ₹ 700–800 per trip. Two helpers have been detained. The seized ATF and tankers were handed over to HPCL for safekeeping after proper documentation, police said.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Time of India
Fake Aadhaar gives away man trying to seal Rs 1 crore land fraud
Noida: An impersonator was caught attempting to fraudulently transfer a 200 sqm residential plot in Greater Noida on Thursday. The accused, Mahipal Singh, created a forged Aadhaar card to transfer the property, plot D-138 in Sector P-3, valued around Rs 1 crore, to one Veer Singh of Delhi's Jaitpur. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The property is originally allotted to one PP Singh. The veil was lifted off the scam when officials noticed discrepancies in Mahipal's photograph and age records on his Aadhaar card, leading to his arrest. Greater Noida Authority manager (properties) Rajesh Singh said the application for property transfer was submitted on April 16 along with documents, including copies of Aadhaar and PAN cards for identity proof, and papers of two witnesses. As per procedure, the applicant was called to the Authority office for a physical verification on Thursday. "Suspicions arose when we noticed discrepancies in his Aadhaar details. There was a mismatch in the photograph and the date of birth. So, we cross-checked the property papers with the original records and found that Mahipal was an impersonator," the official said. Mahipal was arrested on the spot, but two others accompanying him managed to escape. Mahipal, who is from Sikandrabad in Bulandshahr, told cops the plot was vacant for a long time and he used his network to identify the owner and draw up fake documents to sell it for quick money. While it is not immediately clear how Mahipal got details of property documents, SHO Surajpur Vinod Kumar said a case was registered against the accused and two other persons under BNS sections 318(4) (dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent distribution among creditors), 338 (forging a document), 336(3) (false document), 340(2) (false document or electronic record made wholly or in part by forgery) and 61(2) (criminal conspiracy). "Mahipal was arrested and sent to judicial custody. We've launched a search to arrest the remaining two accused," he said. Cops are probing if he sold more plots using same means.
Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Rajasthan: Barmer man held for sharing army movement video amid India-Pak tensions
Barmer: A 26-year-old man from Barmer in Rajasthan was arrested on Saturday for allegedly circulating a video of Indian army movements on social media amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. 'Under the supervision of the social media cell's nodal officer, a joint team led by department of science and technology (DST) in-charge Sumer Singh Inda and district crime records bureau (DCRB) in-charge Mahipal Singh apprehended the accused,' superintendent of police Narendra Singh Meena said. Jiyaram, originally from Poonyon Ka Tala in the Gida region of Balotra, had allegedly filmed and shared a video related to Indian army movements on social media platforms. He was arrested under the Indian Civil Defence Code for unauthorised dissemination of sensitive military activity. 'The Barmer police is closely monitoring social media activities. Citizens are strictly advised against capturing or sharing any photos or videos related to the movement of the Indian army on any social media platform. Such actions are a legal violation, and strict legal action will be taken against those involved,' SP Meena added. Also Read:Rajasthan: Barmer on red alert amid India-Pak tensions; advisory issued Meanwhile, lockdown was imposed on Rajasthan's border districts on Saturday after the authorities issued a red alert in Barmer at 10.19am, as escalating tensions between India and Pakistan entered the fourth day. Authorities ordered immediate closure of all markets and instructed residents to return home and stay off the roads. The attacks began Thursday night, targeting Ramgarh, Jaisalmer, and Pokhran, with Barmer joining the list of targets on Friday. With drone threats reportedly intercepted earlier in the morning and multiple air raid siren conducted throughout the day, residents in Barmer, Jaisalmer, and Sri Ganganagar were ordered to stay indoors and markets were shut.
New Indian Express
05-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Up and Away: Here's where Bengalureans are travelling this Summer
With summer vacations in full swing, Bengalureans are ready to pack up and travel. Among Indian travellers, Thailand and Bhutan remain ever-popular, Singapore and Hong Kong are the places to be for luxury splurging, and Japan and Korea are newer on the list. According to travel influencer Nicky Parmar, young people's love for unique but 'instagrammable' experiences is leading to seeking lesser-known destinations. 'Instead of just touristy places, people are looking for experiences – local festivals, adventures – with longer stays,' she says. Sharing her experience in Vietnam she adds, 'Nihn Bihn [a river valley] is not visited by international tourists often. Similarly, Phong Nha National Park offers a stunning view of landscapes and caves. Also, Mui Ne, known for its dunes and sunrise is just amazing!' Trendy Travel - Japan and Korea Mahipal Singh, who runs Sonana Travel, has noticed increased interest in travelling to South Korea, partly due to interest in K-culture. 'Because of the language barrier and difference in food, it's mainly Gen Z that's interested in going to Korea. They want to see something new,' he says. K-drama fans may particularly be interested in Jeju Island, a popular filming spot featured in dramas like Goblin and When Life Gives You Tangerines; he adds, 'On the mainland, Busan has beautiful beaches and is good for shopping. In Seoul, there's the iconic Gyeongbokgung Palace and Seoul Tower.' With Japan Airlines introducing a free domestic air travel scheme, visitors' interest in Japan has surged. Shreya Choubey, an influencer, who makes travel content with partner Daksh Tripathi shares an off-the-radar spot. 'Miyajima Island near Hiroshima can be reached through cable car. The entire island is surrounded by the sea of Japan and is a secluded, non-commercial, and spiritual place. There are also deer roaming all over the island, around shrines' she notes.
