Tragedy Strikes MRPL: Toxic Gas Leak Claims Lives of Two Workers
Two experienced operators at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited died due to suspected hazardous vapour exposure. An internal inquiry is underway, and a case will be initiated based on family statements. A third operator managed to survive the dangerous conditions and is currently stable.
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In a tragic incident at the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), two seasoned field operators lost their lives following a suspected leak of hazardous vapours. Deep Chandra Bhartiya and Bijil Prasad were inspecting a storage tank when they fell unconscious due to what is believed to be hydrogen sulphide exposure.
Efforts to revive the operators at a local hospital were unsuccessful. Another operator, Vinayak Myageri, who attempted a rescue, is now in stable condition. Officials have sealed the leak, and an investigation by a MRPL high-level committee is ongoing to determine the exact cause.
Mangaluru City Police have begun proceedings to file a case following family statements. With safety as a prime concern, MRPL has not confirmed a gas leak but emphasizes that the affected area is now secured.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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