Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Explosives Used Without Notice Before Yogi's Bahraich Visit
Imagine a company doing some digging for oil and gas near where the Chief Minister is planning to visit.
They used explosives, like ammonium nitrate, to do the digging.
The problem is, they didn't tell anyone in charge, which caused worry.
A local politician was concerned about security, especially since the Chief Minister was coming and there were warnings of potential danger.
The company said they made a mistake by not informing local authorities again before using the explosives.
The police are now investigating, and the politician wants the Chief Minister's visit to be postponed.
A company used explosives for drilling in Bahraich, UP, without informing local authorities.
The company, Alpha Geo India Limited, was authorized by the Union Petroleum Ministry for oil and gas surveys.
BJP MLA Surveshvar Singh called the incident a "serious security lapse" due to the CM's upcoming visit.
Around 200 employees, mostly from West Bengal, were working in different shifts.
The company admitted to a lapse in communication, stating they should have re-informed authorities before using explosives.
- Who
- Alpha Geo India Limited, authorized by the Union Petroleum Ministry
- What
- Use of explosives, specifically ammonium nitrate, for drilling without informing the local administration.
- When
- Two days before CM Yogi Adityanath's visit, on Sunday
- Where
- Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- For drilling and surveying for oil and gas deposits.
Security Concerns
Work Procedures
Security Risk
Security Concerns
BJP MLA called it a "serious security lapse" and demanded cancellation of the CM's visit.
Work Procedures
Alpha Geo India Limited representative admitted to a communication lapse; they should have informed the authorities again before the work.
- Company Involved
- Alpha Geo India Limited
- Explosive Used
- Ammonium nitrate
- Authority
- Authorized by Union Petroleum Ministry
- Location
- Bahraich, UP
- Approximate Number of Employees
- 200
- Main Critic
- Local BJP MLA
- Event Associated With CM Visit
- Maharaja Suheldev