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Loud Explosion-Like Sound Reported at MRPL in Mangaluru, Dense Smoke Follows
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News18•30-09-2026, 13:15
Loud Explosion-Like Sound Reported at MRPL in Mangaluru, Dense Smoke Follows
- •A loud explosion-like sound was reported from the MRPL premises near Jokatte in Mangaluru on Wednesday.
- •The incident was followed by the emergence of dense smoke, according to local residents.
- •The sound and smoke triggered concern among residents in the surrounding areas.
- •Further details regarding the incident at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) are awaited.
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A loud explosion-like sound was reported from the MRPL premises near Jokatte in Mangaluru on Wednesday, which was followed by the emergence of dense smoke.
The Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) incident occurred at its premises located near Jokatte in Mangaluru, Karnataka.
Further details regarding the incident at the MRPL facility, including the cause and any potential impact, are currently awaited as officials monitor the situation.
