Dibrugarh: The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) has demanded compensation of at least Rs 5 crore each for the families of four workers who died in the fire at Oil India Limited’s (OIL) Intermediate Tank Farm (ITF) facility in Tengakhat, Dibrugarh district.
A delegation from the Dibrugarh district committee of AASU visited OIL’s headquarters in Duliajan on Monday, and submitted a memorandum addressed to the company’s Chairman and Managing Director, seeking compensation and long-term support for the bereaved families and workers injured in the incident.
The four deceased workers have been identified as Raju Dutta, Tapas Gogoi, Rupam Gohain and Shailen Gogoi. Besides demanding a minimum compensation of Rs 5 crore for each family, AASU sought employment with Oil India for one eligible member from each of the four families to ensure their long-term financial security.
The memorandum also raised concerns over three workers who sustained critical injuries in the fire and are undergoing hospital treatment. AASU urged the company management to ensure advanced medical care and adequate compensation for the injured workers without delay.
The student organisation called for immediate intervention by OIL’s top management to address the demands and provide financial and medical support to those affected.
AASU also warned that it would intensify its agitation if the company fails to respond to its demands within a reasonable timeframe. It said further protests would be organised in the coming days if the management does not take positive action.