The Assam State Committee of the All India Trade Union Congress has stepped forward to demand an independent, high-level investigation into the recent fire incident at Oil India Limited's Intermediate Tank Farm located in Tengakhat, Dibrugarh district. The tragic accident, which occurred on November 6, claimed the lives of six workers and left another person critically injured.
In a formal statement issued regarding the tragedy, AITUC state president Munin Mahanta and general secretary Ramen Das raised serious concerns over the industrial safety protocols, maintenance routines, and the overall working conditions faced by contractual employees at the installation. The labor organization insisted on a government-supervised inquiry, the public disclosure of investigation findings, and strict legal and administrative measures against any officials or contractors found culpable of negligence or safety lapses.
Alongside the demand for accountability, the union pressed for substantial financial compensation for the families who lost their loved ones, alongside permanent employment opportunities within Oil India for one eligible relative from each affected household. Furthermore, AITUC urged the management to fully cover the medical treatment costs of the injured worker until complete recovery, provide necessary rehabilitation assistance, and ensure the prompt disbursement of insurance payouts, statutory wages, provident funds, and other entitled benefits.
To prevent future tragedies, the union has additionally recommended carrying out thorough safety audits across all operational installations belonging to Oil India within Assam.
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