OIL Employee Killed in Drilling Site Accident, Safety Lapses Alleged

Kiran Gogoi, a drilling in-charge with Oil India Limited, died after a heavy pipe fell on him at a rig in Naharkatia. The rig, operated by Asian Drilling Tech, reportedly had outdated equipment. Locals and workers blamed negligence and poor maintenance. Naharkatia MLA Taranga Gogoi demanded a magisterial inquiry and compensation for the family, urging stricter safety protocols across drilling sites.