Enhanced Financial Support for Families Affected by Tengakhat Fire Tragedy
Financial Relief for Victims of Tengakhat Fire
Firefighters at the explosion site in Tengakhat, Dibrugarh on Friday (AT Image)
DIBRUGARH, Nov 12: In a significant move to support families affected by the tragic fire incident in Tengakhat, Oil India Limited (OIL) has increased its ex-gratia payment to ₹25 lakh for each family of the deceased. Additionally, the contractor involved has pledged ₹10 lakh for each bereaved family and ₹5 lakh for those injured, as confirmed by OIL officials.
This enhanced financial assistance follows the devastating fire that occurred on November 6 at OIL’s Intermediate Tank Farm (ITF), resulting in the loss of six lives and injuries to several others, leaving the affected families in deep sorrow.
OIL expressed its profound condolences to the families who lost loved ones and emphasized its commitment to supporting them during this challenging time. The company has made every effort to ensure that the injured receive the best medical care available and to assist their families.
To provide specialized medical care, a medical expert was flown in from Delhi to evaluate the injured and oversee their treatment. Following a thorough assessment, one injured individual was airlifted to Delhi on November 9 for advanced treatment at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. Unfortunately, despite extensive medical efforts, the individual could not be saved, raising the death toll to six.
OIL continues to prioritize medical care for the surviving injured and is dedicated to supporting the affected families.
In addition to the ex-gratia payments, the company is personally contacting the families of the deceased contractual workers to facilitate the distribution of the promised financial aid. This will be followed by the settlement of all relevant statutory dues and additional benefits.
Reiterating its commitment to the bereaved families, OIL stated that it will persist in providing all necessary care, assistance, and support as they navigate the profound loss caused by this tragedy.