In Washim, a violent clash broke out at a petrol pump over diesel availability, where two groups engaged in a physical fight amid heavy rush for fuel. The situation escalated when people standing in queues to fill diesel turned aggressive, and the containers (cans) brought for fuel were reportedly used as weapons during the scuffle. Eyewitness visuals show chaos at the petrol pump, with bystanders recording the incident on mobile phones, and even some staff members filming the violence instead of intervening. The confrontation is believed to be linked to alleged fuel shortage concerns and reports of possible black marketing, though officials have not confirmed the exact cause. Local authorities have now deployed security personnel at the site to prevent further incidents. The situation has raised concerns over fuel supply management and repeated clashes in the area over diesel availability.

