Maharashtra police have registered an FIR regarding an oleum gas leak in Palghar, evacuating 200 individuals from the affected area.
Maharashtra police respond to oleum gas leak in Palghar
Maharashtra police registered an FIR regarding an oleum gas leak in Palghar on March 2, 2026, following an incident reported around 2 pm. The leak occurred at Bagaria in the Tarapur Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation area, prompting immediate action from local authorities.
Superintendent of Police Yatish Deshmukh confirmed that there was no life-threatening situation at the leakage spot, stating, “There is nothing like a life-threatening (situation) at the leakage spot right now.” In response to the incident, police evacuated 200 people from the factory compound where the leak was detected.
In a separate incident, a Gujarat resident was arrested for allegedly 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 and instructing him to pay ₹2.5 crore to clear his name.
Authorities are actively investigating this case, with a police officer from the North Cyber police station stating, “We have taken custody of the account holder and are trying to find out more about the fraudsters.” This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding financial scams targeting vulnerable individuals.
As the festival of Holi approaches, police have increased deployment statewide to combat illegal activities. Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has urged citizens to celebrate an eco-friendly Holi, advising against the use of chemical colors. She stated, “I urge citizens to celebrate an eco-friendly Holi by avoiding chemical colours.”
These events underscore the Maharashtra police’s commitment to public safety and crime prevention in the region. Observers will be watching closely for further updates on both the oleum gas leak and the ongoing investigation into the fraud case. Details remain unconfirmed.
