Dhanbadadministration begins evacuation after toxic gas leak

The district administration has begun moving families out of the Kenduadih area after a toxic gas leak caused two deaths and left more than 30 people seriously ill.

- SHASHI SINGH

Teams from the administration, BCCL, DGMS and CSIR CIMFR are stationed in the affected localities, which have been marked unsafe due to underground mine fires and gas emissions.

Officials met residents on Saturday and briefed them on the relocation process. Following requests from the community, JRDA arranged buses to take groups to Pajagur, Belgaria Township and Karmatand so that families could inspect the available housing, water supply, electricity and other basic facilities. Authorities said these visits were organised to help residents make informed decisions about shifting.