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Jharkhand: Gas leak kills two women in Dhanbad, villagers accuse authorities of negligence

Two women died in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district due to a suspected toxic gas leak, sparking protests and a highway blockade. Residents accused authorities of negligence, demanding relocation and identification of the gas source. Officials are awaiting post-mortem reports while BCCL confirmed the area has been unsafe for years due to mining activity.