Baghjan Oil Field Fire: PM Modi Assures Assam CM of All Possible Help

  • Assam CM Sarbanand Sonowal spoke PM Modi and informed him about the Baghjan oil field fire in the Tinsukia district.
  • Sonowal said, "The fire is now confined in the particular area and it has come down to a radius of 50 meters." 
  • "The experts view that they need another 25-28 days to control the situation. I hope the situation will come under control with the support of the center," he added.
  • Sonowal also informed PM about the emergency steps taken by Petroleum ministry, Oil India Limited, and the state machinery to control the situation.
  • PM Modi also assured CM Sonowal of all possible help to resolve the situation and provide relief to the victims.
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