NDRF Team Assesses Toxic Gas Leak Situation in Dhanbad
A team from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has reached Dhanbad to evaluate the ongoing toxic gas leak from underground coal mines. This visit comes in response to local protests concerning the hazardous situation. The team inspected the Rajput Basti area in the Putki-Balihari colliery and is currently assessing the gas leakage levels and types of gases emitted. However, they have not disclosed any findings to the media. The local police have confirmed that the NDRF is exploring ways to mitigate the gas leak's impact. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
| Dec 8, 2025, 09:05 IST
NDRF Arrives in Dhanbad Amid Local Protests
A team from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) arrived in Dhanbad on Sunday to evaluate the situation concerning the toxic gas leak from underground coal mines, amidst protests from local residents.
The team visited the Rajput Basti area located in the Putki-Balihari colliery of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), which is situated approximately 15 kilometers from the district headquarters.
After inspecting the area, NDRF personnel declined to share any information with the journalists present. Prabodh Pandey, the officer in charge of the Kendua police station, stated, “The team is assessing the level of gas leakage, the types of gases being emitted, and potential methods to mitigate the situation.”