Convoy Chaos: 19 MP CM Vehicles Break Down After Water Found in Fuel

Nineteen vehicles from the convoy of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav failed to start after being refueled at a petrol pump in Ratlam. Gear and engine issues surfaced almost immediately—some cars stalled at the pump, others broke down within a kilometer—revealing water had been mixed into their diesel tanks

A driver from the convoy confirmed, “We came from Indore and got down at a petrol pump and refuelled. The first few vehicles… broke down after travelling 1 km, while the others broke down here”

Video of the incident:
A viral PTI video captures SUVs being pushed by drivers and petrol-pump staff as they attempt to move the disabled vehicles

Investigation & official response:

• The petrol pump—identified as Shakti Petrol Pump in Dosigaon, Ratlam—was sealed and fuel samples were taken.
• Local authorities confirmed each vehicle’s tank had nearly equal parts diesel and water (approximately 20 L diesel + 10 L water)
• Officials are investigating whether the contamination was due to sabotage or rainwater seepage
• A replacement fleet was arranged from Indore to ensure the CM’s visit to the RISE conclave remained unaffected

Commentary from petrol-pump management:
Manager Amarjeet Dabar attributed the issue to heavy rains causing seepage into underground fuel tanks, denying any intentional adulteration

Political fallout:
Congress spokesperson Shailendra Patel criticized the incident, saying:
When the CM is himself being cheated, imagine the condition of … the common man. … This isn’t an ordinary incident, this exposes the rot in the system