Delhi University auctioned radio-active material
By IANSWednesday, April 28, 2010
NEW DELHI - The radio-active Cobalt 60 material, which claimed one life and caused injuries to six people in a local scrap market, was auctioned by Delhi University two months ago, police said Wednesday.
“Delhi University auctioned it Feb 26. The radio-active material was purchased by Harsharan Singh Gola, who dismantled it and sold it further,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (west Delhi) Sharad Aggarwal told IANS.
“The chemistry department of the varsity had purchased it from a Canadian company in 1970 for experimental purposes. But it was not in use since 1985,” he added.
Aggarwal said no arrest has been made so far.
A fortnight ago, radiation leak was reported from the scrap market in Mayapuri area of west Delhi. Seven people, affected by radiation poisoning, were admitted to various hospitals, where one person died. One man is still battling for life and others are said to be out of danger.
