The damaged roof of St Joseph’s Church, Pezar
Fire personnel douse fire at coker hydrotreater unit at MRPL premises on Wednesday Fire personnel douse fire at coker hydrotreater unit at MRPL premises on Wednesday Mangaluru: The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) has demanded a comprehensive investigation into the MRPL blast incident, alleging that the incident has created fear among residents living around the refinery.
Describing the explosion as being of an intensity that felt like an earthquake, Shetty said the incident should serve as a warning, and called for a comprehensive investigation to ascertain its exact cause. The company must bear the entire treatment expenses of the injured, and provide them appropriate compensation,” Shetty said. “The exact cause of the explosion must be established through a comprehensive investigation, and steps should be taken to prevent a recurrence. The family of the deceased worker should be provided maximum compensation by treating it as a special case. Hospitals were asked to remain prepared for any emergency. The MP urged the public to stay calm, refrain from spreading rumours or misinformation, and cooperate with the authorities.
Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta, suspended programmes scheduled in Belthangady on Wednesday, and headed to the site to take stock of the situation.