Former IOCians Call for Rigorous Field Force Protection
NEW DELHI — October 8, 2026 | By NewsIP Desk : Former Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) director-level officers have strongly condemned the fatal attack on IOCL field officer Shri Mahesh Shelke in Hingoli district, Maharashtra.
The tragic incident, which occurred while Shelke was on active duty, has triggered nationwide safety concerns within the petroleum sector.
Tragic news from Maharashtra’s Hingoli district: An IOCL Field Officer, Shri Mahesh Shelke, was fatally attacked during the official takeover process of a non-operational petrol pump. Read the full Click here:
Expressing deep anguish over the loss of life, former IOC officials urged immediate intervention from law enforcement and administrative bodies. They emphasized that robust safety protocols and stringent legal penalties are critical to safeguarding personnel working in high-risk field environments.
“All should raise voice to protect the field force and strictest punishment of the perpetrators,” an association of former IOCians stated, demanding swift justice and enhanced security measures for frontline energy workers across the country.
