Blast Reported at MRPL Facility in Mangaluru, Thick Smoke Seen

A loud explosion was reported at the premises of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) near Jokatte on the outskirts of Mangaluru, Karnataka, on Wednesday, September 30. Thick clouds of smoke were seen rising from the facility and spreading across nearby areas, according to local residents.

A boiler at MRPL’s Phase-3 plant is suspected to have been involved in the incident. Smoke was reportedly visible over surrounding areas, including Jokatte, Baala and Surathkal, causing concern among residents in nearby villages.

Several workers are suspected to have sustained injuries, while rescue operations were reportedly underway following the incident.

The exact cause of the blast and the extent of any damage have not yet been officially confirmed. As of the report, neither MRPL management nor the police had issued an official statement on the incident.

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