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Guwahati: Crude oil and gas are flooding an agricultural field in Bhakat Bhajani village. The ONGC pipeline has been leaking for one month and 19 days in Assam’s Sivasagar district. Locals watch the mess spread. This is a repeat offense.
A similar breach occurred at the same spot previously. ONGC crews patched the hole after media attention, but the fix failed quickly. Now, the toxic discharge is back and tainting the soil once again. Residents fear the environmental damage.
People blame the infrastructure. They point to the age of the pipes and a clear lack of upkeep. Locals argue that the recurring leakage proves the company is failing to maintain the site properly. "Residents have also called for proper maintenance and repair of ageing pipeline infrastructure in the area."
The community wants a permanent solution. They are demanding that ONGC inspect the entire line. Stop the leaks for good. They expect the company to replace the damaged sections rather than relying on temporary patches that do not hold.
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