Eight Men Steal 20 Tonnes of Crude from Rajasthan Pipeline in Heist

Eight men carried out a daring theft by puncturing a crude oil pipeline in Rajasthan, siphoning off roughly 20 tonnes of oil. The incident was reported in the early hours of Tuesday, when local security forces received a call about a leak. Police arrived on the scene within an hour and found the pipeline damaged and a makeshift siphon in place. The suspects were apprehended after a brief chase and are now in custody. Investigators are examining the pipeline’s integrity and the motive behind the theft, while the operator has confirmed that the loss amounts to a significant financial hit for the company.