Assam Family Cooks on Backyard Gas Leak: Free Fuel or Ticking Time Bomb?

• A family in Jorhat, Assam, has been cooking on natural gas leaking from their backyard for over a year.
• The gas was discovered 14 months ago by Jitu Gogoi while digging for a water pipe, eliminating their need for LPG.
• The improvised setup lacks safety mechanisms; the pipe itself acts as a stove, ignited by a matchstick and sealed with gravel.
• Experts warn of severe risks: natural gas is highly flammable, and unregulated use could lead to explosions or health hazards.
• Immediate intervention by authorities is critical to prevent a potential disaster for the family and the surrounding village.