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Scorpio Driver Drags Petrol Pump Employee 5km

A petrol pump employee was dragged 5km after asking for payment. The incident was caught on CCTV.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Fri, 04 September 2026 at 07:55 pm
Scorpio Driver Drags Petrol Pump Employee 5km

A shocking incident occurred on the Delhi-Lucknow Highway in Hapur's Pilkhuwa area, where a petrol pump employee was allegedly dragged for nearly five kilometres by a Scorpio driver. The incident took place on September 2 at around 10 pm, when a black Scorpio arrived at the Agarwal Fueling Station.

According to the complaint filed by Neeraj Chauhan, the manager at the petrol pump, the driver asked the salesman, Pankaj, to fill diesel worth ₹2,000. After the fuel was filled, Pankaj asked the driver to make the payment, which allegedly angered the driver. The driver then abused Pankaj and trapped his hand in the car window.

The driver drove the vehicle towards Hapur at high speed, dragging Pankaj for nearly five kilometres. The incident was captured on CCTV cameras installed at the petrol pump. The driver eventually pushed Pankaj onto the road near Nizampur Tiraha.

The police have arrested the accused, identified as Fariyad, a resident of Laliyana in Meerut. A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway. The in-charge of Kotwali, Manoj Baliyan, confirmed the arrest and the registration of the case.

The incident has raised concerns about the safety of petrol pump employees and the need for stricter measures to prevent such incidents. The police are investigating the matter and are reviewing the CCTV footage to gather more evidence.

The victim, Pankaj, is reportedly recovering from his injuries. The incident has been widely condemned, and the police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

The Delhi-Lucknow Highway has seen several incidents of crime in the past, and this incident has highlighted the need for increased security measures on the highway. The police are working to prevent such incidents and ensure the safety of commuters.

In recent years, there have been several incidents of violence against petrol pump employees, and this incident has raised concerns about the safety of these employees. The government and the police are working to address these concerns and prevent such incidents in the future.

The incident is a reminder of the need for vigilance and the importance of reporting any suspicious activity to the authorities. The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and help with the investigation.

The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to gather more evidence and build a strong case against the accused. The incident has been widely reported, and the public is awaiting the outcome of the investigation.

In conclusion, the incident of the Scorpio driver dragging a petrol pump employee for 5km is a shocking and disturbing one. The police are working to prevent such incidents and ensure the safety of commuters. The government and the police are also working to address the concerns of petrol pump employees and prevent such incidents in the future.

Frequently asked questions

What happened to the petrol pump employee?

The employee was dragged 5km by a Scorpio driver after asking for payment.

Has the accused been arrested?

Yes, the accused, identified as Fariyad, has been arrested and a case has been registered.

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