A routine bike refuel spiraled into near-disaster at Raipur’s Urla petrol pump, sparked by a cigarette-fueled fury. On February 18, friends Imran and Dharmendra Khastri rolled in for petrol when Dharmendra decided to smoke—right at the pump.
Imran’s attempt to intervene enraged Dharmendra, who retaliated by igniting the fuel nozzle with his lighter. Fire roared to life, charring the bike and machine, sending workers into action mode. A heroic staffer cut the supply line, averting a blaze that could have engulfed vehicles and people.
The incident’s video has amassed millions of views, igniting debates on personal responsibility. Arrests followed the manager’s prompt police report. ‘We dodged a bullet thanks to training,’ he recounted, while warning against such follies.
Dharmendra’s interrogation uncovers a pattern of impulsive behavior linked to smoking. Officials are leveraging the buzz to reinforce no-smoking edicts, with fines and awareness drives on the horizon. This wake-up call resonates beyond Raipur, stressing vigilance in everyday hazards.
Ultimately, what began as a petty spat exposes deeper risks: unchecked habits amid inflammables demand zero tolerance for complacency.