Jat stir: Fuel pumps in 5 districts of Haryana shut down

As incidents of arson and violence continued unabated in parts of Haryana, fuel pumps in five worst affected districts in the state have been shut down by oil marketing companies.

"Fuel pumps in Rohtak, Bhiwani, Jhajjar, Kaithal and Jind have been shut down because of violence and arson incidents taking place in these areas," an official told PTI today.

There are 2,370 petroleum pumps in Haryana state.

Official said that unruly mob had even attacked 4-5 fuel pumps in Panipat district and they had even vandalized the property.

"Protesters are targeting fuel pumps run by Haryana Agro and Haryana Tourism," official said, adding that they had even tried to set fuel pumps on fire.

 
As agitating Jats put up blockades at several places in Haryana, movement of trucks carrying fuel has been badly hit, leading to shortage of petrol and diesel in various parts of the state.

Similarly, the LPG supply has also been hit, he said.

"Truck drivers are scared of taking fuel to destination as they feel their vehicles can be attacked," he further said.

Haryana gets LPG from Panipat, Pyala and Gurgaon while petrol and diesel come from Bahadurgarh, Ambala, Panipat and Rewari, official said.