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News India Live, Digital Desk: Dhanbad Gas Leak Tragedy: We call Dhanbad district of Jharkhand the energy capital of the country because the coal produced from here lights the houses of the entire country. But, how much darkness lies behind this light can be gauged from today’s painful incident.
A heart-wrenching news has come out from Koyalanchal area of Dhanbad. seeping from beneath the earth here Poisonous Gas Leakage Has taken the lives of two women. This accident is not just an accident, but a story of helplessness that forces the poor to descend into the possible well of death.
What happened after all?
This incident is being reported from Nirsa or Jharia area of Dhanbad (an area notorious for illegal mining). According to the local people, some women of the village had gone to collect coal at the mouth of the bandh or illegal mines to earn their livelihood. It is their daily job to go in the morning and risk their lives to bring some coal so that they can sell it and light the stove in the evening.
But today luck did not favor him. As soon as she went near the mine or underground passage, suddenly poisonous gas (Carbon Monoxide/Methane) leaked there. The gas was so strong that they did not even get a chance to recover or run away. He died there due to suffocation.
escape attempt failed
When the people present nearby saw the movement, they tried to save them, but the effect of the poisonous gas was so much that no one could muster the courage to go near. By the time he was taken out, his breathing had stopped.
Role of police and administration?
As usual, after the accident, police and CISF team reached the spot. But friends, the bitter truth is that this ‘illegal mining’ business has been going on for years right under the nose of the administration. Whenever an accident occurs, there is some running around, then the matter is put on hold. Even after this accident, discussions about pressure on family members and efforts to suppress the matter are common.
“Black Diamond” or “Black Shroud”?
It is natural to ask the question that why is the life of the poor so cheap? How can a bag of coal cost more than two lives? This accident shows that until employment opportunities are not available, people will continue taking such deadly risks.
At present, there is an outcry among the victim’s families. Someone’s mother was snatched away, while someone’s family’s Lakshmi was gone. We can only pray that God rests his soul.