Dibrugarh, Oct 20: Miscreant activity has led to uncontrolled flow of fluid (mainly water) from shut-in well of Oil India Limited (OIL) in Duliajan.

Reportedly, miscreants have completely cut and stolen the entire X-Mass tree above the adapter of OIL’s well no. NHK-67 at Gazal Basti near Duliajan leading to uncontrolled flow of well fluids, mainly water, from the well head.

The incident was reported at around 9:30 pm on October 19, 2023.

OIL has lodged an FIR with the local Police and informed the District Administration Authority.

Located within a depleted reservoir in Bordubi area, the well was said to be in shut-in condition since 2016.

As per OIL press release, the Crisis Management Team (CMT) of Oil India Ltd. has been mobilised, while the Fire Tenders have been stationed at site and necessary measures are being taken up on an emergent basis to cap the well. An on-site task force is coordinating the activities on ground so as to control the water flow, cap and restore the well in close coordination with local authority.

OIL declared emergency on Friday after the incident.

Consequent upon declaration of emergency, executives and employees of the department, who have applied for leaves (including station leaves) not to proceed and remain in the station till further advice.

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