Guwahati, Nov. 8 -- The explosion and fire at Oil India Limited's (OIL) Intermediate Tank Farm (ITF) at Tengakhat in Upper Assam's Dibrugarh district have renewed concerns over industrial safety, contractor practices and regulatory oversight.

The death toll rose to four by Sunday after three more workers succumbed to their burn injuries sustained in the explosion and fire. The incident has also raised concerns over safety arrangements at oil installations across Assam.

The latest victim was identified as Sailen Gogoi (45), a resident of Padumoni village in Tengakhat, who died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Dibrugarh. The other victims included Tapas Jyoti Gogoi (40), an engineer, and Rupam Gohain, both employed by S...