Cops rule out illegal Bangladeshis angle, say they have zeroed in on group of insiders responsible for leak at nuclear power plant

The Karwar police, who are probing the radiation leak incident at the Kaiga nuclear power plant, have zeroed in on the group of insiders who had allegedly mixed radioactive tritium into the water cooler to bring disrepute to the organisation and embarrass their bosses.

The Kaiga nuclear power plant.

"We have got good clues and have zeroed in on the suspect," said a police officer, refusing to divulge more information. "We are tracking their movements and would bring them to book soon. It is very sensitive news and we do not give out such details," said Karwar Superintendent of Police Raman Gupta.

However, Gupta added, "We have ruled out the possibility of illegal Bangladeshis being involved in the incident.

Also, the construction labourers who work in the housing society in the plant's premises do not have permit to enter the sensitive areas of the plant."

According to sources, the workers took this step because the organisation heads had started a new scheme of "performance based remuneration" to encourage quality work. Staff across divisions, including scientists, had opposed this scheme, alleging that it promotes favouritism. The employees may have deliberately begun the leak to embarrass their bosses.

Also read: No harm to public from Kaiga leak: Official

The incident of the leak

On November 29, authorities found out that a saboteur had deliberately mixed radioactive tritium in a water cooler at the high-security Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant, exposing about 50 workers to increased level of radiation. AEC Chairman Anil Kakodkar said the incident was a serious operating procedure lapse and there would be a detailed investigation and the culprit would be brought to book. Read Next Story When employees turn dangerous› Trending Stories Latest Photos Latest Videos Latest Web Stories ADVERTISEMENT Mid-Day Fast ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT