A severe altercation erupted at a fuel station along the Delhi-Lucknow highway in the Hapur district of Uttar Pradesh after employees attempted to enforce mandatory safety protocols. When station staff requested a valid hydro test compliance document for the vehicle's onboard gas cylinder, the car driver reacted aggressively and engaged in a heated verbal spat. The hostility quickly escalated as the motorist summoned a group of acquaintances to the premises, leading to an organized attack using wooden sticks and blunt weapons against the on-duty personnel. Two employees sustained injuries during the scuffle, which was completely captured by the facility's surveillance cameras.
Dispute Over Mandatory Safety Documentation
The incident unfolded at a CNG filling station located near Saropur village, falling under the jurisdiction of the Garhmukteshwar police station. According to the station manager, Kasib, a young motorist hailing from the nearby Vaith village had driven into the station to refill his car's gas tank. Operating in accordance with regulatory safety norms, the attendants on duty asked the driver to produce the mandatory hydro test certificate verifying the roadworthiness of the compressed gas cylinder. Instead of cooperating with the mandatory check, the motorist reportedly refused to show the documents, picked an intense argument, and hurled verbal abuse at the attendants.
Escalation into Physical Violence and Chaos
As the disagreement intensified, the motorist made multiple phone calls to call his local acquaintances to the site. Within minutes, a group of men armed with wooden batons entered the station premises and began assaulting the on-duty workers. The sudden breakout of physical violence caused widespread panic among other waiting motorists and staff members, turning the commercial area chaotic. Station supervisor Manish and fuel attendant Deependra suffered injuries in the targeted assault. CCTV footage shows several individuals crowding the forecourt and attacking staff members, even as some bystanders attempted to intervene. The attackers eventually fled the scene after issuing life threats to the injured workers.
Police Investigation Underway Based on Footage
Local law enforcement authorities were immediately informed of the violence and responded to the situation. Garhmukteshwar Kotwali in-charge Devendra Singh Bisht confirmed that an official investigation has been launched after receiving the formal complaint from the victims. Investigators are reviewing the digital surveillance footage to establish the identities of everyone involved in the assault. The police official stated that strict statutory proceedings will be initiated against the identified perpetrators as per the law.
