IOC pipeline leaks in Jaipur, no threat to tribals

Crude oil leaked from an IOC pipeline in the forested area of Rajasthan's Sirohi district but there was no immediate threat to tribals living in nearby areas, police said today.

The leakage of crude oil from Kandla-Sirohi pipeline in Rohira village occurred last night and continued since then, they said adding efforts were on to plug it.

IOC officials and security personnel were trying hard to locate the exact place of leakage, SP (Sirohi) Singlaj Dan told PTI in Jaipur by telephone.

There was no immediate danger to tribals living within 10-km of the leakage area, he said.

Crude oil is supplied to Mathura refinery from Kandla via Sirohi and Pali in Rajasthan.