Gas Leak In Assam Gas Company Triggers Panic Among Panitola Residents.

On Saturday, the Assam Gas Company reported a gas leak event, provoking consternation among the locals of Panitola Village in Assam's Tinsukia district.

The villagers are left in fears and confusion as the Assam Gas Company has not taken any action against it.

Three years back the incident of Baghjan blowout took place.Since May 27, 2020, the well number 5 at Baghjan has been ejecting gas uncontrollably. On June 9, the well caught fire, killing two OIL firefighters.

According to reports, a technical problem led to a suction pipe at the surface level of the BGI well in Baghjan leaking gas. The locals have pleaded urged the government to stop all the drilling activities in the area.

OIL Public Relation Officer Bhairab Bhuyam stated that a technical hiccup was detected as the well was being set up for production, which resulted in the leakage.

Neither the local population nor the environment have been harmed. Oil has only sustained modest harm," he continued.