Villagers of Baghjan, which was hit by an explosion in a nearby Oil India Limited well on Wednesday morning, on Saturday said their survival was at stake if chemicals continue to leak from the well into their lands.
The blowout (uncontrolled release of crude oil and/or natural gas from an oil or gas well), which took place 96 hours ago, is yet to be fixed.
Villagers said scary sound of gas emission was emanating from the oilfield. Roads, trees and agricultural fields were all caked with oil. Thousands have taken shelter at Baghjan Middle English School, 2km from the oil well. Many complained of depression, nausea, vomiting, giddiness, ear ache and respiratory issues.
