Sensation in the city due to leakage in oil pipeline

Digboi: Leaking fluid from an oil pipeline has created tension in a part of Digboi town in the state. This incident has raised the possibility of any untoward incident due to leaked fuel.

According to local reports, the incident took place in Christian Basti area of Balijan area of Digboi Town in the state. It was reported that fuel started leaking due to a crack in the pipeline on Tuesday night. Although this was informed to the authorities, they failed to stop the leak on Wednesday morning.

Meanwhile, spilled fuel had accumulated in a field right next to the main road. This incident has created a strong sensation among the local people and they are scared of the possible occurrence of fire or any other disaster.

Local police and security officials of Oil India Limited have reached the spot to take stock of the situation. Police officials are also taking steps to control traffic in the area.

A few days ago, Garchuk police had busted a big oil smuggling racket and arrested four people in Betkuchi, Guwahati. A team from Gorchuk police station under West Guwahati police district was able to bust a gang of oil smugglers after they were found illegally transferring diesel in Lalung village, officials said. The team was successful in arresting four miscreants in connection with the incident. They have been identified as Jayant Burman of Noonmati, Basant Das of Tetelia, Sukur Ali and MD Rafiq Ali of Katabari. They were found transferring diesel from two oil tankers with registration numbers AS 01 DC 5446 and AS 12 F 1486. Officials said both the tankers were coming from Betkuchi terminal when the team stopped the tankers.