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Mangaluru: The officials from food and civil supplies department in association with Panambur police conducted a raid and seized petrol and diesel that had been illegally stored without licence in Baikampady.
In a complaint, Rekha, a Food Inspector, stated that she received information that unknown persons had illegally stocked petrol and diesel in plastic cans in a bushy area behind Shakti Complex, near the BPCL petrol/diesel plant road in Baikampady. After informing the Deputy Director of the Food and Civil Supplies Department, and obtaining permission, she proceeded to the spot in a departmental vehicle.
During the raid conducted with police support, officials found diesel stored in two 30-litre cans, eleven 20-litre cans, one 25-litre can and one 10-litre can. Petrol was found stored in nine 20-litre cans and two 25-litre cans. In addition, several empty plastic cans of different capacities, a long saffron-coloured pipe, a funnel and a PVC pipe were also found at the spot.
The total value of the seized petrol, diesel and related materials is estimated at around Rs 40,970. Officials could not ascertain the identity of those responsible for the illegal storage.
A case has been registered against unknown persons for violation of the Essential Commodities Act and the Petroleum Act, and further legal action has been initiated.