Haridwar Police have arrested 2 alleged robbers in a petrol pump robbery case involving ₹9,500, according to information released by the department on September 27, 2026.
Police said the incident followed a small fuel purchase. The suspects handed ₹200 to a petrol pump employee and asked for ₹40 worth of fuel, with instructions to return ₹160 as change.
How the money was allegedly taken
While the employee was returning the change, the suspects allegedly took the cash in his possession. They also displayed a firearm and threatened him.
The total amount reported to have been taken was ₹9,500. The police account describes the incident as a petrol pump robbery and says 2 suspects were arrested after the case was worked out.
Police action
Haridwar Police announced the arrests through its official account. The available information identifies the arrested men as alleged robbers and does not provide further details about their names, the exact petrol pump location, the weapon or the next legal proceedings.
The allegations remain subject to the investigation and due legal process. No court finding is included in the available police information.
Conclusion
Haridwar Police said 2 alleged robbers were arrested over the reported theft of ₹9,500 after a ₹40 fuel transaction, with further case details not provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much money was reportedly taken?
The reported amount was ₹9,500.
Q. How much fuel did the suspects request?
They asked the employee to provide ₹40 worth of fuel.
Q. How much money did they hand over initially?
They gave the petrol pump employee ₹200.
Q. How much change was supposed to be returned?
The employee was asked to return ₹160.
Q. How many people were arrested?
Haridwar Police said 2 alleged robbers were arrested.
Q. Was a weapon allegedly used?
Yes. Police said the employee was threatened after the suspects displayed a firearm.
