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The Hindu
2 hours ago
- The Hindu
Diesel disaster: 19 vehicles break down before M.P CM's visit
Bhopal At least 19 official vehicles arranged for Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's visit broke down on Thursday evening after allegedly being refuelled with water-contaminated diesel at a fuel station in Ratlam district, officials said on Friday. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. at a petrol pump in Dosigaon village, where the vehicles, mostly SUVs, were refuelled and subsequently suffered engine failure. Emergency repair work was carried out on site, and an investigation was immediately launched. Speaking to The Hindu, Ratlam District Collector Rajesh Batham confirmed that preliminary testing of diesel samples from the pump showed 'a variation in diesel density.' 'An indicator installed at the pump also detected the presence of water in the diesel, yet the fuel was still being sold to customers,' Mr. Batham said. He added that the pump has been sealed and a formal inquiry is underway. An FIR has been registered against the fuel station management under relevant legal provisions. Mr. Batham clarified that the affected vehicles were not part of the Chief Minister's official convoy. 'Several vehicles are hired or arranged for various official duties. These particular vehicles had not yet been assigned to the Chief Minister's convoy when the incident occurred,' he said. Chief Minister Yadav was in Ratlam on Friday to attend the Regional Industry, Skill, and Employment Conclave — MP Rise 2025. The contamination incident caused confusion and chaos at the fuel station, prompting the arrival of officials from multiple departments, including the police. Videos from the scene showed mechanics attempting urgent repairs on the disabled vehicles. Additional vehicles were later requisitioned from Indore to ensure the event continued without disruption.
The Hindu
5 hours ago
- The Hindu
Diesel mixed with water stalls 19 official vehicles ahead of CM Mohan Yadav's visit
At least 19 official vehicles arranged for Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's visit broke down on Thursday (June 26, 2025) evening after allegedly being refuelled with water-contaminated diesel at a fuel station in Ratlam district, officials said on Friday. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. at a fuel pump in Dosigaon village, where the vehicles — mostly SUVs — were refuelled and subsequently developed engine failure. Emergency repair work was undertaken at the site, while an investigation was launched into the matter. Speaking to The Hindu, Ratlam District Collector Rajesh Batham said that initial testing of diesel samples taken from the pump indicated a 'variation in diesel density'. 'An indicator that is installed at the pump also showed water content in their diesel, despite that they were giving it to customers,' Mr. Batham said. He added that the pump has been sealed and a formal inquiry is in progress. An FIR has been registered against the management of the fuel station under relevant legal provisions. Mr. Batham, however, clarified that the affected vehicles were not part of the Chief Minister's convoy. 'Several vehicles are called or hired for various official purposes and similarly these vehicles had been arranged and could have been used anywhere. The incident took place before they could be made part of the Chief Minister's convoy or assigned any other role,' he said. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav was in Ratlam on Friday to attend the Regional Industry, Skill, and Employment Conclave — MP Rise 2025. The incident led to confusion and activity at the pump, with officials from multiple departments, including the police, arriving to oversee the situation. Video clips from the scene showed several mechanics attempting to repair the affected vehicles. Additional vehicles were later requisitioned from Indore to ensure the smooth conduct of the event.
United News of India
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- United News of India
19 vehicles of MP CM's convoy break down
Bhopal, June 27 (UNI) In a bizarre incident, 19 vehicles of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav's convoy broke down together after diesel allegedly mixed with water was filled in their tanks at a fuel station in the Ratlam district of the state late Thursday night. Authorities carried out an inspection of the fuel station, and subsequently it was sealed. The stalled vehicles, mostly Toyota Innovas, had to be towed away and a replacement fleet was summoned hurriedly from Indore, to be used for the CM, who arrived in Ratlam on Friday afternoon and inaugurated the Regional Industry, Skill, and Employment (RISE) Conclave. According to officials, the vehicles had refueled at the 'Shakti Petrol Pump' at Dosigaon in Ratlam district. According to Additional Collector Shalini Shrivastava, samples of diesel were collected immediately after the matter came to light. She said the petrol pump was sealed soon after. A team of officials collected fuel samples for testing and also checked the petrol pump's underground fuel tank. Officials are investigating whether water was mixed deliberately in diesel or if rain water had seeped into the underground fuel storage tank. UNI XC PRS
New Indian Express
12 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Adulterated diesel stalls 19 vehicles in MP CM Mohan Yadav's convoy; petrol pump sealed in Ratlam
BHOPAL: A petrol pump in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district has been sealed after adulterated diesel from the outlet allegedly caused the breakdown of 19 vehicles in Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav's convoy on Thursday night. The incident happened hours before the CM was to inaugurate the innovative Regional Industry, Skill and Employment (RISE) Conclave in the same western MP district on Friday afternoon. Drivers of the SUVs (brought from Indore) were forced to push the vehicles off the road, after the vehicles began jerking and stalling one after another. While the local administration scrambled to ensure that a replacement fleet was arranged at the earliest, the officials also assessed the possibility of adulterated diesel filled from a local petrol pump having caused the problem. As per sources more than 250 litres of diesel were filled in the vehicles from a local petrol pump. Though the petrol pump staff denied the possibility of supplying adulterated diesel, the officials' hunch got strong after a local resident showed them a bottle filled from the same pump – which had clearly visible layers of diesel as well as water. The food and civil supplies department staff immediately collected samples and analysed them, confirming the presence of water in the diesel supplied by the concerned pump. 'Entire matter is being probed, though the exact quantity of water cannot be specified immediately. The stock at the pump is being checked and findings will be summed up in the detailed report to the Ratlam district collector,' a senior official of the food and civil supplies department Anand Gole said.
India Gazette
16 hours ago
- Business
- India Gazette
CM Mohan Yadav to inaugurate MP-RISE 2025 conclave in Ratlam
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 27 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will inaugurate the MP-RISE 2025 (Regional Industry, Skill and Employment) conclave in Ratlam district on Friday. The event aims to reshape the path of industrial, economic, and social progress in the state. It will also bring together investment, employment generation, skill development, and beneficiary-oriented welfare programs into a comprehensive model. On the occasion, CM Yadav will also virtually perform the bhoomi-pujan (foundation stone laying) and inaugurate employment-oriented industrial units in Rewa, Sagar, Alirajpur, and Pithampur. With the theme 'Successful Entrepreneurs, Prosperous Industries, Inclusive Growth,' the event is being organised by the Department of Industrial Policy and Investment Promotion, with active participation from the Department of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the Department of Technical Education, Skill Development, and Employment. More than 2,500 participants, including MSME entrepreneurs, investors, trained youth, bankers, and government officials, are expected to attend. The Chief Minister will distribute job offer letters to youth and hand over letters of intent and land allotment documents to industrialists for new investment projects. He will also interact with beneficiaries from selected districts and felicitate three banks for outstanding performance in self-employment credit schemes. According to an official release, the Conclave will witness the Bhoomi-Poojan of 16 new industrial areas worth Rs 243 crore and the inauguration of 11 state industrial clusters. Over Rs 2,400 crore in aid will be disbursed to more than 2 lakh beneficiaries under various employment and entrepreneurship schemes. Additionally, the MSME Department will sign MoUs with Walmart and ONDC to boost market access for local enterprises. Letters of intent will be issued for investment proposals worth Rs 2,850 crore, expected to generate over 5,450 new jobs. CM Yadav will also inaugurate an exhibition showcasing inspiring success stories in self-employment and entrepreneurship. Over 100 innovation-based stalls will feature ODOP/GI-tagged products, MSME units, and start-up innovations. Three thematic sessions will be held, focusing on investment policies, ease of doing business, technical education, and skill development. The Chief Minister will deliver a special address and also hold one-on-one meetings with investors. MP RISE 2025, being hosted in Ratlam, represents the Madhya Pradesh government's strategic vision for inclusive, participatory, and self-reliant development. The conclave will promote regional industrial and skill-based balance, open new avenues for women entrepreneurs, and offer emerging opportunities to investors. MP-RISE 2025 is not just a conclave, but a transformative platform for shaping the future of Madhya Pradesh's industrial and employment ecosystem. (ANI)
