The investigating personnel of the Forensic Department conducted a search operation with assistance of dog Romeo at the accident site of the slag pit area of Blast Furnace-2 of the Bhushan Steel limited of Dhenkanal district on Saturday. But no dead body was recovered yet from the site.
Besides, as per the direction of the Government, the Director of Factory & Boiler along with a high-level team conducted investigation for details about the cause of the accident. The director also ascertained the condition of the Blast Furnace-1. The operation of the Blast Furnace-2 has completely stopped as per the Government’s order. However, at the present stage if immediate suitable action is not taken then the gas envelop created in the furnace could create carbon monoxide and cause harm, said an expert.
Meanwhile, senior BJP leader Bijay Mohapatra, visited the Bhushan plant along with Sameer Dey and other BJP leaders. Mohapatra along with former MP Rudra Narayan Pany addressed a large gathering of workers in front of the plant gate and blamed the Government for the present situation. BJP leaders Ashok Mohanty and lulu Amanta also addressed the gathering and led a demonstration.
Besides, CPI leader Narayan Reddy, Samajwadi Party leader Rabi Behera, CPI(M) leader Suresh Panigrahi and Forward Bloc leader Purna Chandra Padhi led another demonstration of the workers at the plant gate.