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Massive Explosion at MRPL Unit in Mangaluru; Thick Smoke, Panic Among Villagers
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News18•30-09-2026, 13:30
Massive Explosion at MRPL Unit in Mangaluru; Thick Smoke, Panic Among Villagers
- •A massive explosion occurred near the central government-owned Mangaluru Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL).
- •Thick smoke enveloped the surrounding area, causing widespread panic among local residents.
- •Houses, including the Jokatte Panchayat building, vibrated, and window and door glasses were shattered.
- •Residents in Jokatte, Surathkal, Bala, and Kalavaru areas experienced tremors.
- •It is suspected that a boiler exploded in the third phase plant of MRPL.
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It is suspected that a boiler exploded in the third phase plant of the Mangaluru Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), triggering a massive explosion sound and blanketing the sky with thick smoke.
There are no reports of casualties yet from the massive explosion at the MRPL unit, though rescue operations are underway and safety measures are being reviewed.
Residents in Jokatte, Surathkal, Bala, and Kalavaru areas experienced tremors, and the Jokatte Panchayat building along with local homes sustained damage such as shattered window and door glasses.
