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Petrol pump worker dragged by fleeing car in payment dispute

A petrol pump employee was dragged by a vehicle after the driver fled without paying for fuel. Police have registered a case following a complaint from the pump manager.

LSN India · 9 November 2026

A disturbing incident at a petrol pump saw an employee dragged by a car as the driver attempted to escape without settling the fuel bill. The incident, captured on video, prompted the pump manager to lodge a formal complaint with local authorities.

Following the complaint, police at Gosaiganj police station registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. Investigators are now examining the circumstances of the incident, including the vehicle details and identity of the driver involved in the hit-and-run incident.

The incident highlights growing concerns about criminal behaviour at fuel retail outlets across the region. Petrol pump operators have previously raised safety concerns regarding payment defaults and aggressive customer behaviour at their establishments.

Authorities have not disclosed details regarding the condition of the employee or whether any injuries were sustained during the incident. The investigation is ongoing as police work to apprehend the suspect.