Chamoli, Aug. 15 -- Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee president Ganesh Godiyal on Saturday criticised the state government over the Pipalkoti tunnel accident, questioning how a reported leak at the spot was allegedly "overlooked", as the death toll in the incident rose to eight.

The Congress leader also raised concerns over the compensation announced for the families of the victims, saying the assistance was inadequate.

"When I spoke to the injured, I learned that a leak had been occurring for quite some time at the very spot where the incident took place. How this was overlooked or why there was such apathy towards it is a matter for further investigation. NTPC provided Rs one lakh, but that amount is insufficient. I will discuss ...