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Two youths nabbed in Jaipur for petrol pump theft, confessing to over 20 incidents
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 04:31 PM
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Jaipur police arrested two young men accused of fleeing without paying at petrol stations and who admitted to committing more than 20 similar offences using fake number plates.
Jaipur police detained two individuals on suspicion of evading payment at multiple fuel stations across the city. According to the investigation, the duo affixed counterfeit vehicle registration plates to conceal their identities while committing the thefts.
The suspects have now confessed to carrying out more than twenty similar incidents, targeting various petrol pumps in Jaipur. Their stated motive was to "roam and have fun," indicating a reckless disregard for the law and public safety.
Authorities are processing the case under sections related to theft, fraud and use of forged documents. The arrested youths will appear before the court for further legal proceedings, and the police have urged fuel station owners to remain vigilant.
The incident highlights a growing concern over fraudulent activities at fuel outlets, prompting calls for stricter verification of vehicle details at pumps.
The suspects have now confessed to carrying out more than twenty similar incidents, targeting various petrol pumps in Jaipur. Their stated motive was to "roam and have fun," indicating a reckless disregard for the law and public safety.
Authorities are processing the case under sections related to theft, fraud and use of forged documents. The arrested youths will appear before the court for further legal proceedings, and the police have urged fuel station owners to remain vigilant.
The incident highlights a growing concern over fraudulent activities at fuel outlets, prompting calls for stricter verification of vehicle details at pumps.