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Crime
Two arrested with 150 litres of stolen diesel in Ahmedabad’s Vatva area
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 11:02 AM
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Police in Ahmedabad’s Vatva locality detained two suspects after discovering 150 litres of stolen diesel in their possession.
Police in the industrial neighbourhood of Vatva, Ahmedabad, apprehended two individuals after they were found carrying about 150 litres of diesel that had been reported missing. The seizure was made during a routine check by local law‑enforcement officers, who said the fuel was concealed in containers that matched the volume reported.
The incident highlights the persistent problem of fuel theft in Gujarat, where diesel is a high‑value commodity for both commercial and illicit use. Authorities have repeatedly warned that such thefts not only cause financial loss but also pose safety risks.
Investigators have taken the suspects into custody for further questioning, and a formal case is expected to be filed. No additional details about the alleged theft network or the intended use of the diesel have been released at this stage.
The incident highlights the persistent problem of fuel theft in Gujarat, where diesel is a high‑value commodity for both commercial and illicit use. Authorities have repeatedly warned that such thefts not only cause financial loss but also pose safety risks.
Investigators have taken the suspects into custody for further questioning, and a formal case is expected to be filed. No additional details about the alleged theft network or the intended use of the diesel have been released at this stage.