Guwahati: Unidentified criminals are accused of attempting to steal oil by digging up and cutting open a pipeline in the Bokakhat of Assam’s Golaghat district.
According to reports, the criminals tried to extract oil from a pipeline on Wednesday night that they had dug open close to the Sapjuri Rongali village.
Reports said that the alleged oil theft occurred on the pipeline between Digboi and Barauni in Bihar, adding that it is unclear whether they were successful in their endeavour.
According to reports, the theft attempt has caused a significant oil spillage in the vicinity, which has caused an empty pond to fill with oil.
Meanwhile, local police arrived at the spot and launched an investigation.
A container, a shovel and other items used in the crime were found by the police at the scene.