Tragic Explosion at Oil India Facility Claims Five Lives in Dibrugarh

A devastating explosion at an Oil India facility in Dibrugarh has led to the deaths of five workers, with several others injured. The incident occurred during maintenance work, prompting a high-level inquiry and compensation for the victims' families. As investigations unfold, the community mourns the loss of lives and seeks answers regarding safety protocols at the facility.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 10, 2026, 16:40 IST

Incident Overview

File image of fire breaking out at an intermediate tank farm in Tengakhat in Dibrugarh (AT Image)

Dibrugarh, Nov 10: The tragic explosion at an Oil India Limited (OIL) facility in Dibrugarh district has resulted in five fatalities, as another worker succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, according to officials.

The latest victim, 39-year-old Kumud Gogoi, passed away while receiving treatment at a private hospital. He was a resident of Borbeel Dighalia in Tengakhat and worked as a semi-skilled helper for the company.

At the time of the explosion, nine workers were present on-site, with seven sustaining injuries and five ultimately losing their lives.

In addition to Kumud Gogoi, the other deceased have been identified as Raju Dutta, Rupam Gohain, Tapas Jyoti Gogoi, and Shailen Gogoi.

All the affected workers were employed by Spectron Engineering Private Limited, a Mumbai-based firm contracted by Oil India for maintenance tasks at the facility.

The fire erupted on November 4 during maintenance operations at Oil India's Intermediate Tank Farm (ITF) following an explosion, as stated by the public sector undertaking.

Intermediate Tank Farms serve as temporary storage facilities for petroleum products before they are processed or transported further.

Another worker, Indra Gogoi, who suffered severe burns in the incident, was airlifted to Delhi on Monday for specialized medical care. Additionally, another worker with serious burn injuries is currently being treated at the private hospital.

In response to the incident, OIL has launched a high-level investigation and suspended four employees, including three officers responsible for the Intermediate Tank Farm.

The public sector company has also announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the families of each deceased worker and Rs 5 lakh for each injured individual.