{
  "id": 12763364,
  "title": "'Stabbed 7 times': How bid to seal petrol pump turned deadly for IndianOil official",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/stabbed-7-times-how-bid-to-seal-petrol-pump-turned-deadly-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T01:30:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/stabbed-7-times-with-dagger-how-bid-to-seal-petrol-pump-turned-deadly-for-indianoil-official/articleshow/134777395.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a tragic incident that unfolded in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar's Hingoli district, an IndianOil sales manager named Mahesh Shelke was fatally stabbed seven times during a mission to seal a petrol pump. The attack occurred on Tuesday after Shelke and his team arrived at the Chondhi village location in Vasmat taluka to take over the outlet, following a dispute with the Pandavveer family. Despite promises from the family to facilitate the takeover, Shelke remained resolute, leading to a violent confrontation. Police arrested all five accused within 24 hours, charging them with murder, attempted murder, unlawful assembly, and rioting.",
  "summary": "In a tragic incident, Mahesh Shelke, the sales manager for IndianOil, was fatally stabbed during an altercation at a petrol pump as he sought to take control of the outlet amid a dispute. Swift action was taken by authorities, resulting in the arrest of five individuals, including members of the Pandavveer family. IndianOil and the petroleum ministry have rallied to support Shelke's family during…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}