An oil pipeline of the state-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) began leaking on Tuesday at a village in Bihar’s Katihar district, police said.
“We have sealed the maize fields in Bakiya village, where oil began oozing on to the surface in the morning. Villagers have been strictly warned against striking matches or engaging in any action that could lead to a fire,” superintendent of police (SP) Amitesh Ravi said.
He said IOC officials have been informed about the incident and police personnel were on guard to restrain villagers who were found scrambling to carry the leaking oil in whatever containers they could lay hands on.
