Petrol Tanker Found Unattended in Sunsari, 973 Liters Stolen

Summary

A petrol tanker carrying 20,000 liters was found unattended in Sunsari after 973 liters were stolen. Nepal Oil Corporation has taken action and recovered double the stolen amount from the transporter.

Key Points
  • A petrol tanker carrying 20,000 liters of petrol went missing from Nepal Oil Corporation's parking lot in Biratnagar and was found unattended in Sunsari.
  • CCTV footage showed the tanker leaving the parking lot at 3:03 am towards Nobel Hospital before it was discovered with its lock cut on Hulasi highway.
  • Police and corporation officials prepared a panchnama and brought the tanker back to the corporation's parking lot sealed for measurement.
  • The corporation confirmed 973 liters of petrol were stolen and has recovered double the amount from the transporter as per regulations.
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