IOOA announces protest after field officer killed in Maharashtra

Brief By Free Press Journal / 2:53 PM on 07 Oct 2026

The Indian Oil Officers’ Association has announced protests after IOCL field officer Mahesh Shelke was fatally stabbed while performing official duties at a petrol pump in Hingoli. The association demanded stronger security, risk assessments, police support and a time-bound investigation, urging IOCL and authorities to ensure staff safety and zero tolerance for workplace violence.