J'khand govt conerned over theft of BARC analayser

Tuesday, December 26, 2006, 10:00 [IST]

Hazaribagh, Dec 24 (UNI) Deputy Chief Minister of Jharkhand Sudhir Mahto today said the state government was concerned over the theft of analayser from the Central Coalfields Limited.

Talking to repoters here, Mr Mahto said every step was being taken to find out the equipment containing uranium, brought from Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).

Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda said a high level inquiry would be conducted into the matter.

Two analysers were brought from BARC and one out of two was stolen from CCL's washery at Rajrappa in the district.

The issue came to light after it was raised in the Assembly on December 23 by Leader of Opposition Arjun Munda.

Mr Munda said the equipment carried uranium and radiation of uranium would leave adverse effect on about 1.5 km area.

Mr Munda had also informed the House that an FIR was lodged on December four in this connection.

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