Digboi, May 1 -- A crude Oil and natural gas leak occurred following a powerful burst at the Nagajan oilfield at Duliajan in Assam's Dibrugarh districton Thursday evening, causing great concern among the local residents.

The uncontrolled outflow created an alarming situation in the area, sparking a sensation among the nearby villagers.

A similar hazardous incident involving the leakage of gas had occurred earlier on March 9, 2025, at the same Well No. 309 of Oil India Limited's (OIL) Nagajan field.

Sources reported that Well No. 309 of OIL's Nagajan oilfield, which Oil India Limited manages in Duliajan, experienced an oil leakage.

Meanwhile, in response, an emergency response team, including the fire crew of Oil India Limited (OIL), a...