China object to hunt for 89 workers

It is a case that could turn into a diplomatic flashpoint between India and China. China has expressed grave disappointment over country-wide look-out circulars (LOC) at all airports and ports of exit against 89 Chinese engineers and workmen employed at the Bharat Aluminum Company Limited (BALCO) thermal power plant.
The workers are wanted in connection with a chimney collapse on September 23 left more than 45 dead at the plant.
The government has given the passport details of these Chinese personnel to immigration authorities and asked them to ensure that they do not leave the country till probe is completed. A LOC was forcefully issues after these Chinese workers fled Korba after the disaster.
Amit Kumar, SP, Raipur District said, “We had detained eight Chinese staff including three women from the airport following a communication from the Korba police to the airport officials that they could be required in connection with the investigations. After questioning they were released."
27/09/09 TimesNow.tv

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Categories: Airports Sep 2009, Foreign Sep 2009