Maharashtra police respond to oleum gas leak in Palghar

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 that prompted the evacuation of approximately 200 people from the factory compound.

The gas leak was reported around 2 pm, and Superintendent of Police Yatish Deshmukh stated, “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.

The oleum gas leak incident occurred in the Tarapur Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation area, which has a history of industrial activities. Authorities acted swiftly to ensure the safety of nearby residents and workers.

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 out of ₹2.25 crore. The victim was misled into believing he needed to pay ₹2.5 crore to clear his name in a terrorism case, with the fraudsters posing as law-enforcement officers and using the name of the Maharashtra Police chief.

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, stating, “I urge citizens to celebrate an eco-friendly Holi by avoiding chemical colours.”

Authorities continue to investigate the fraud case, with a police officer from the North Cyber police station noting, “We have taken custody of the account holder and are trying to find out more about the fraudsters.”

Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further developments in both the gas leak incident and the fraud case, as the Maharashtra Police work to ensure public safety and uphold the law.