Bid to set petrol pump on fire

Sambalpur city escaped from a mishap after an attempt was made by anti-socials to set a petrol pump located at Mudipada Chhak on fire on Sunday.

Two miscreants demanded Rs 5,000 as protection money from the driver of an oil tanker that was engaged to unload fuel at the filling station. When the driver refused to pay, the goons climbed the tanker and tried to set it afire. Sources said that while the miscreants attempted to set the tanker aflame, fortunately, their matches did not burn. The locals, who were present at the petrol pump, managed to nab the two and informed police.The Sambalpur Town police reached the site and detained the accused persons.