what are the events that caused the Bhopal gas tragedy in chronological order
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Here is a chronology of the events that followed the disaster at the plant:
Dec 3, 1984:
Toxic methyl isocyanate gas escapes from Union Carbide India Ltd's (UCIL) pesticide plant in Bhopal killing more than 3,500 people according to official figures. Poison clouds envelop area surrounding plant.
Dec 4, 1984:
Union Carbide chairman Warren Anderson is among nine people arrested by Indian police during a visit to the factory. He is freed on $US2,000 bail and leaves India. Union Carbide is named as the 10th accused in a criminal case charging culpable homicide.
Feb, 1985:
Indian Government files claim for $US3.3 billion from Union Carbide in a US court.
1986:
US District Court judge transfers all Bhopal litigation to India.
Feb, 1989:
The Indian Government and Union Carbide strike out-of-court deal and compensation of $US470 million is given by Union Carbide.
1992:
Part of $US470 million is disbursed by the Government among Bhopal gas victims.
Anderson declared fugitive from law for ignoring court summons.
1994:
Union Carbide sells stake in UCIL to McLeod Russell (India) Ltd of Calcutta.
1999:
Union Carbide announces merger with US-based Dow Chemicals.
2001:
Union Carbide refuses to take responsibility for UCIL's liabilities in India.
2002:
A private study in India finds lead and mercury in milk of nursing mothers in communities near the plant.
Bhopal gas tragedy survivors a launch protest in New Delhi when they hear the Indian Government plans to drop charges against Anderson.
Charges of culpable homicide are maintained against Anderson by Indian court, which demands his extradition to stand trial.
A British newspaper reports that Anderson is in New York state after US authorities say they are unable to locate him.
Protests to clean up former UCIL factory site in Bhopal that activists say contains thousands of tonnes of toxic waste.
2003:
The Indian Government sends formal request for extradition of Anderson to the United States.
March 2004:
A US court says it could order Dow Chemicals to clean soil and ground water in the abandoned factory site if the Indian Government provides a no objection certificate. The Indian Government forwards the certificate to the United States.
June 2004:
The US rejects India's request for extradition of Anderson saying the request does not "meet requirements of certain provisions" of the bilateral extradition treaty.
july 19, 2004:
India's Supreme Court orders the central bank to pay out more than 15 billion rupees, part of the original $US470 million received as compensation kept in a dollar account since 1992.
Oct 25, 2004:
Bhopal gas victims protest the failure of the Government to pay victims compensation.
Oct 26, 2004:
India's Supreme Court sets deadline of November 15 to pay compensation.
Authorities begin distribution of compensation to relatives of dead Bhopal gas victims.
Though, itz a bit lengthy...this has what actuallly hpnd..
Explanation:
No, the victims of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy did not get justice. They are still waiting for it. They still fail to avail safe drinking water, healthcare facilities and jobs for the people poisoned by DC plant. Anderson, the UC chairman, who faces criminal charges, is not yet put behind the bars.