IOOA Writes to Union Petroleum Minister, Seeks Central Protection Law for Oil Sector Personnel After IndianOil Manager’s Murder
Citing Mahesh Shelke’s murder, IOOA demands stringent penalties, police protection and swift prosecution to safeguard oil sector personnel

The Indian Oil Officers’ Association (IOOA) has written to Union Petroleum Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, seeking a stringent Central Protection Law for oil sector personnel following the murder of IndianOil Manager Mahesh Shelke in Maharashtra on October 6, 2026. The association has called for tougher penalties for attacks, police protection during high-risk operations and time-bound prosecution to ensure the safety of officers and employees across oil marketing companies.
The letter written by IOOA is reproduced below for the benefit of the viewers of indianpsu.com –





