At least 19 official vehicles arranged for Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s visit broke down on Thursday (June 26, 2025) evening after allegedly being refuelled with water-contaminated diesel at a fuel station in Ratlam district, officials said on Friday.
The incident occurred around 8 p.m. at a fuel pump in Dosigaon village, where the vehicles — mostly SUVs — were refuelled and subsequently developed engine failure. Emergency repair work was undertaken at the site, while an investigation was launched into the matter.
Speaking to The Hindu, Ratlam District Collector Rajesh Batham said that initial testing of diesel samples taken from the pump indicated a “variation in diesel density”.
“An indicator that is installed at the pump also showed water content in their diesel, despite that they were giving it to customers,” Mr. Batham said. He added that the pump has been sealed and a formal inquiry is in progress.
An FIR has been registered against the management of the fuel station under relevant legal provisions.
