Dibrugarh (Assam), 09 Nobember (H.S.): Indra Gogoi, who sustained severe burn injuries in the explosion and fire at Oil India Limited's (OIL) Intermediate Tank Farm (ITF) at Tengakhat in Assam's Dibrugarh district, was airlifted to Delhi on Monday for advanced medical treatment.

Gogoi was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Dibrugarh. According to reports, around 20% of his body sustained burn injuries in the incident.

The latest development comes amid growing concern over the condition of the injured workers following the November 6 explosion and fire at the OIL facility.

Meanwhile, the death toll in the incident has reached four. The deceased has been identified as Raju Dutta, Rupam Gohain, Tapas Jyoti Gogoi and Sailen Gogoi.

Two other injured workers are reportedly undergoing treatment in critical condition at a private hospital in Dibrugarh.

Oil India Limited has initiated an internal inquiry, while the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) and the district administration are also conducting separate investigations to ascertain the cause of the incident and fix responsibility.-----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash