In the wake of the suspected toxic gas leak in Kenduadih area in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district, which claimed the lives of two women, Deputy Commissioner Dhanbad, Aditya Ranjan said that a team from Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL), IIT-ISM inspected the affected area and for the time being,
The deaths of Priyanka Devi on Wednesday evening and Lalita Devi earlier today have deepened fear among residents. While Locals believe gas exposure caused the fatalities, officials maintain that the exact reason will be confirmed only after post-mortem reports are released.
Enraged villagers blocked the Dhanbad-Ranchi main road and set tyres ablaze, accusing the district administration and BCCL management of negligence and demanding immediate action.