One dead, six injured in Oil India incident at Tengakhat, Assam

Oil India Limited confirmed that an incident occurred at its operational site in Tengakhat, Assam, leading to the death of one worker and injuries to six others. The company said emergency services were promptly dispatched to the location and the injured were taken to nearby medical facilities for treatment. Initial investigations are underway to determine the cause of the mishap, and the firm has pledged full cooperation with authorities. No further details on the nature of the work or the time of the incident were released at the time of reporting. Oil India has a long-standing presence in the region, and the incident underscores the safety challenges inherent in oil and gas operations.

The affected personnel were part of the on‑site workforce engaged in routine activities when the accident happened. Local authorities have been informed, and a formal report is expected to be filed with the state labor department. Oil India’s spokesperson reiterated the company’s commitment to employee safety and indicated that corrective measures will be reviewed after the investigation concludes.