A planned rail blockade protest at Kusunda siding, Dhanbad-Chandrapura line, to demand the renovation of Kusunda Talab and other issues was thwarted by the RPF. Dinesh Dhary, the protest leader, was prevented from reaching the site by the RPF, and his supporters backed down due to the heavy police presence....
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In protest, Dhary announced he would immolate himself at the DRM office in Dhanbad on October 5th.

The Dhanbad Railway Division has implemented a new safety system called the Fire and Smoke Detection and Suppression System (FSDS) to prevent train fires. The FSDS, installed in both LHB and older AC coaches, detects smoke and activates an alarm, alerting passengers and railway staff. The system also triggers a red...
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light and a beeping sound. If smoke persists, the train's alarm will be activated, and the train will be stopped. The system has been installed at nine stations: Pradhankhunta, Dhanbad, Parasnath, Koderma, Paharpur, Chandrapura, Patratu, Tori, and Garhwa Road. Additionally, the railway has installed UFBSBI media alarm boxes at several locations to detect and address track failures. These boxes have been deployed at Kusunda, Bansjora North & South Line, Sijua North & South Line, Katrasgarh North & South Line, Ranchi Road, Kuju, Arigadha, Chharhi, Barkakana, Bhurakunda, Patratu, Karmahat, and Dania stations.

A 50-foot deep sinkhole formed near the Kusunda Basaria area close to the Dhanbad-Chandrapura railway line on June 24th, raising concerns for railway officials. The sinkhole, approximately 25 feet in diameter, formed just 50 meters away from the railway track. Following the incident, train speeds were reduced for safety reasons, as...
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this route sees significant train traffic. Despite the proximity to the railway track, the railway team investigating the incident confirmed that the sinkhole is 45 meters away from the track and poses no immediate threat. However, the incident has caused fear among residents near the railway line, with many demanding relocation from the area. Local residents report a 100-foot sinkhole near a house, and 40 families currently reside in the area.

A deep sinkhole, around 20 feet in radius and 50 feet deep, suddenly formed near the Dhanbad-Chandrapura railway line in Baseria Number 4, Dhanbad, on Monday evening. The sinkhole is located just 50 meters from the railway line and a crack has also appeared in the ground three meters away from...
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it. As a precautionary measure, families of Jitendra Nonia, Nandlal Nonia, Hari Ravani, and Ganesh Mallah have been relocated to Sector 2 and 3 of East Baseria. Previously, 14 families were also relocated to safe locations and three more families will be shifted soon. However, locals claim that around 40 families are in danger and have urged them to move away from the affected area for safety purposes.

A gas leak occurred near the Bseria gate in Dhanbad on Sunday, causing a loud noise. This prompted the GKKC management and Dhanasar rescue team to recommend filling a large area near Bseria No. 4 Durga Temple to contain the underground fire. On Friday morning, a massive blast occurred in the...
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Kusunda area, creating a 10-foot wide crater. Toxic gas is continuously leaking from the crater, causing breathing difficulties for people. The incident has created a fear among the local villagers. On Tuesday, two officials from the ISO department of the BCCL headquarters visited the site. They inspected the closed air shaft and the previous landslide site near Bseria No. 4 Durga Temple. The officials found that the gas leak from the closed air shaft is minimal, but there are several cracks in the ground due to underground fire near Bseria No. 4 Durga Temple. They advised the GKKC colliery management to fill the area with cold OB (overburden). The GKKC colliery management has started filling the area at the departmental level, and they are in the process of conducting a scientific survey and tendering for OB dumping to accelerate the filling process.