{
  "id": 12599564,
  "title": "IndianOil Employee Stabbed To Death: Hardeep Singh Puri Demands Strict Action From Maha Police, Condemns 'Heinous Act Of Violence'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/indianoil-employee-stabbed-to-death-hardeep-singh-puri-demands-strict",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T09:35:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/indianoil-employee-stabbed-to-death-hardeep-singh-puri-demands-strict-action-from-maha-police-condemns-heinous-act-of-violence"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri called for strong action from Maharashtra police after an IndianOil employee, Mahesh Shelke, was stabbed to death while performing his official duties at a petrol pump in Hingoli district. Shelke, a Retail Sales Officer, was attacked while sealing the outlet in Ambachondi village during Basmat tehsil. The Union Petroleum Minister expressed his shock and condemnation of the violent act, stating that both the Petroleum Ministry and IndianOil would provide their full support to Shelke's family. Puri emphasized that the safety and security of energy-sector personnel is a top priority. IndianOil also mourned the loss of their colleague, calling Shelke a dedicated professional whose commitment had earned him respect among his peers. The company has approached the highest authorities in Maharashtra seeking swift and stringent action against those responsible. The Indian Oil Officers' Association demanded enhanced security for field officers and called for immediate accountability and justice following the attack.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri urged senior officials of the Maharashtra police to take strict action against the accused after an IndianOil employee Mahesh Shelke after he was allegedly stabbed to death while carrying out his official duties at a petrol pump in Maharashtra’s Hingoli district on Tuesday. Shelke, a Retail Sales Officer, was attacked while he…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}