Safety Concerns Spark Probe Into Nagaon Petrol Station Over Drum Filling

Guwahati: Videos circulating on social media showing a Hindustan Petroleum station in the Nagaon district of Assam filling large drums with petrol have triggered widespread public alarm. Locals in Chalachali are questioning how the fuel station allowed the practice, which appears to bypass standard safety protocols for handling highly flammable substances.

Residents fear the activity creates a major fire hazard, especially during the current summer season as extreme heat increases the risk of accidents. Critics are calling for immediate clarification on whether the station obtained proper permissions or violated established petroleum distribution regulations.

Public pressure is mounting for the district administration and the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department to verify the footage. Concerned citizens are urging authorities to launch a formal investigation into the alleged irregularities to ensure safety standards are enforced at local fuel pumps.