Baghjan Tragedy: Assam Gas Leak and Fire
The ecological disaster at Baghjan in Tinsukia district of Assam was precipitated by a blowout at well number 5, reported on May 27.
- On June 9, the well—located close to the Dibru-SaikhowaNational Park (DSNP)—caught fire, leading to irreparable loss to the entire biodiversity of the region and loss of lives and property and deaths of two Oil India Limited(OIL) firefighters.
- Around 11,000 people from the surrounding villages are now in relief camps set up by the administration. Both the Central and state governments have instituted inquiries to probe the incident.
NGT Orders over Baghjan Tragedy
- The National Green Tribunal has directed ....
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