Maharashtra police respond to oleum gas leak incident
The Maharashtra police registered an FIR regarding an oleum gas leak at Bagaria in the Tarapur MIDC area on March 2, 2026. Approximately 200 people were evacuated from the factory compound during the incident, ensuring their safety.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Palghar Yatish Deshmukh confirmed, “There is nothing like a life-threatening (situation) at the leakage spot right now.” The FIR was filed under Sections 280, 125, 286, and 289 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which address public safety and hazardous substances.
In a separate incident, a Gujarat resident was arrested for allowing fraudsters to use his bank account in a scam that cheated a 77-year-old man of ₹2.25 crore. The fraudsters posed as law-enforcement officers, threatening the victim with a terrorism investigation.
The victim was instructed to pay ₹2.5 crore to clear his name in the investigation, highlighting the alarming tactics used by scammers. A police officer from the North Cyber police station stated, “We have taken custody of the account holder and are trying to find out more about the fraudsters.”
In response to the ongoing situation, police have increased deployment statewide in Maharashtra during the festival of Holi to combat illegal activities. This proactive measure aims to ensure public safety during a time when festivities can sometimes lead to an uptick in crime.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full extent of the oleum gas leak’s impact or any further developments in the fraud case. The Maharashtra police continue to investigate both incidents, focusing on public safety and accountability.
