The issue of poisonous gas leakage in Kenduadih police station area of Dhanbad is becoming increasingly serious. So far two women, Priyanka Devi and Lalita Devi, have died due to the effects of gas. The villagers are also claiming the death of a man. These sudden incidents have spread panic in the entire area. However, the exact cause of death will become clear only after the post mortem report comes.
On Thursday, local people got angry and blocked the Dhanbad-Ranchi main road. The villagers protested against BCCL and the district administration by burning tyres. He said that the movement will continue until arrangements for safe rehabilitation are made and the source of poisonous gas is identified and closed. The jam ended after about four hours after talks between the officials and the villagers.
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During the talks, the villagers demanded compensation to the deceased family, concrete measures to stop the gas leak and safe rehabilitation. Villagers say that the rescue work is slow and they are unable to believe it. GM of BCCL PB area G Saha admitted that gas leakage is taking place in the area. He said that the scientific team is studying the situation and other technical measures including soil filling are underway. By miking, people have been asked to vacate their houses and people are being shifted by temporarily making two tents.
DGMS team has also reached the spot and is busy controlling the gas. The health department team is also examining the people of the area. Local people say that children and the elderly are most at risk due to the continuous gas leakage. Therefore, BCCL will have to take concrete steps towards providing them a safe permanent place to settle and employment.
