The Bhopal Gas Tragedy, one of history's worst industrial disasters, occurred on December 2-3, 1984, when methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas leaked from a pesticide plant operated by Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) in Bhopal, India. Officially, 2,259 deaths were reported, but estimates suggest over 8,000 perished within weeks, and the toll continues as generations suffer deformities and chronic illnesses. MIC, a toxic compound also used in chemical warfare during WWII, was produced at the plant despite inadequate safety measures and outdated equipment. The leak was caused by severe cost-cutting, undertrained workers, and ignored safety protocols. Water inadvertently entered an MIC storage tank, triggering a reaction that led to a massive gas release. Safety systems, including alarms and gas scrubbers, were nonfunctional. The toxic cloud enveloped the city, causing mass casualties and chaos. Thousands died immediately, while many more succumbed later to gas-related complications. Survivors continue to face health challenges, including respiratory and neurological disorders. The tragedy's aftermath revealed negligence at every level. Reports showed that the company operated with faulty equipment, bypassed regulations, and dismissed warnings from journalists and workers. Cleanup efforts remain incomplete, with over 300 tons of hazardous waste still present, posing ongoing risks to groundwater and public health. Activists and victims have long demanded accountability and justice. In 1996, Sambhavna Trust Clinic was established to provide free treatment to victims but has faced funding challenges. Recently, the government resumed cleanup efforts, planning to incinerate the waste at a site 230 km from Bhopal. However, past attempts caused environmental harm, sparking fears of another disaster. The tragedy, a grim reminder of corporate negligence and regulatory failure, underscores the urgent need for environmental safeguards and justice for the affected.