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Muzaffarpur: Panic as PNG leak strikes Gobarahi-Dumri road again
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 04:37 PM
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Residents of the Gobarahi-Dumri main road in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, fled their homes in panic on Wednesday following a new PNG gas leak, weeks after a deadly pipeline explosion in the same area.
A fresh wave of panic swept through the Gobarahi-Dumri main road in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, on Wednesday as a Pipeline Natural Gas (PNG) leak was detected in the area. The incident occurred in the same locality where a severe pipeline explosion had previously taken place, heightening the anxiety among residents.
As soon as the distinct smell of gas began to spread, locals rushed out of their homes to seek open ground. The sudden leak triggered immediate fear, with people abandoning their residences to avoid potential danger. The atmosphere in the neighborhood turned tense as residents waited for authorities to address the situation.
This incident marks the second major gas-related emergency in the vicinity in a short span. The previous explosion had resulted in severe casualties, including a tragic incident where a young man lost his head. The recurrence of such hazards has left the community on high alert, demanding stricter safety measures for the pipeline infrastructure in the region.
As soon as the distinct smell of gas began to spread, locals rushed out of their homes to seek open ground. The sudden leak triggered immediate fear, with people abandoning their residences to avoid potential danger. The atmosphere in the neighborhood turned tense as residents waited for authorities to address the situation.
This incident marks the second major gas-related emergency in the vicinity in a short span. The previous explosion had resulted in severe casualties, including a tragic incident where a young man lost his head. The recurrence of such hazards has left the community on high alert, demanding stricter safety measures for the pipeline infrastructure in the region.