Dakshina Kannada district minister UT Khader
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada district minister UT Khader said the state govt will issue an order for an investigation into the blast inside MRPL that claimed one life. Speaking to reporters late Wednesday evening, Khader said the state has high-level officials from the industries department to conduct an inquiry. He has already directed that an inquiry be conducted through high-level officials, and the formal order will be issued,” Khader said. The main concern, Khader said, was how such a high-pressure blast could occur in the modern technological era. Discrepancies can occur, and we could not prevent what was destined to happen, but at least moving forward, there must be strict precautions,” Khader said. To investigate all these aspects, the chief minister has already directed a high-ranking officer to conduct a thorough probe, he said. Khader said the district administration will survey any homes, mosques, churches or temples damaged in the blast. The govt certainly stands firmly with the family of the blast victim, Khader said.
“This is a central govt-owned institution and a public sector entity. The central govt will naturally conduct its own inquiry, as they have an established system. However, from our state govt’s side, the chief minister will issue orders. “This should never have happened. For anyone who has incurred losses or property damage, the govt will ensure proper compensation is provided through MRPL.