Dhanbad Toxic Gas Leak: Kenduadih Resident Hospitalized Amidst Ongoing Danger

Dhanbad: The persistent menace of toxic gas leakage in Kenduadih continues to endanger lives, with yet another resident falling seriously ill. A 40-year-old woman from Rajput Basti was hospitalised on Saturday after inhaling toxic fumes believed to be emanating from underground fire zones in the area.The woman, identified as Rinku Kumari, developed acute breathing difficulty, vomiting, nausea and severe anxiety soon after coming in contact with the gas. Family members and neighbours rushed her to a regional hospital in the Kusunda–Kustaur area for emergency treatment.Doctors said her condition has stabilised and she is currently out of danger. “The patient was admitted with respiratory distress and other symptoms caused by toxic gas inhalation. She responded well to treatment and is stable now,” a doctor on duty said.The incident has once again underscored the gravity of the toxic gas crisis affecting several localities in and around Kenduadih.Despite joint efforts by the district administration and Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) to neutralise the gas by injecting nitrogen, residents allege the measures have failed to bring lasting relief. “The gas leakage continues and our lives are at risk every day. Temporary measures are not enough,” said a resident.The crisis has already claimed three lives, including two women, while several others have fallen ill. The repeated incidents have intensified public anger, with residents holding both BCCL and the district administration responsible.