Archive · 4 Aug 2025
OIL Employee Killed in Naharkatia Rig Accident; Inquiry Demanded
Imagine a worker at an oil drilling site, Kiran Gogoi, who was in charge of the drilling operations.
Sadly, a big pipe slipped and hit him, and he passed away.
This happened at a site in Naharkatia, where the drilling was being done by a company called Asian Drilling Tech for Oil India Limited (OIL).
People are now wondering why this happened, with some saying the machines might be old or not well-maintained.
The local representative wants a thorough investigation to understand what went wrong and make sure this doesn't happen again.
The MLA has also urged OIL to support Kiran's family.
An Oil India Limited (OIL) employee died in a rig accident in Naharkatia.
The deceased, Kiran Gogoi, was the drilling in-charge at the NHK-40 M-1 rig.
The accident occurred when a drilling pipe slipped and struck Gogoi.
The rig was operated by Asian Drilling Tech, a contracted firm.
An MLA has demanded a magisterial inquiry and called for compensation.
- Who
- Kiran Gogoi, an OIL employee; Asian Drilling Tech; Naharkatia MLA Taranga Gogoi.
- What
- An OIL employee, Kiran Gogoi, died after being struck by a drilling pipe.
- When
- Late Sunday night.
- Where
- Banhdhari, Naharkatia, at the NHK-40 M-1 rig.
- Why
- The exact cause is under investigation, but concerns include outdated machinery and safety practices.
Allegations
Calls for Action
Equipment Condition
Allegations
Workers and locals blame outdated equipment and poor maintenance for the accident.
Calls for Action
Not available in the text
Accountability
Allegations
Calls for accountability have arisen in response to the accident.
Calls for Action
Not available in the text
- Deceased
- Kiran Gogoi
- Location
- Banhdhari, Naharkatia
- Employer
- Oil India Limited (OIL)
- Rig Operator
- Asian Drilling Tech
- MLA Demand
- Magisterial inquiry and compensation
- Incident
- Drilling pipe accident