A loud explosion-like blast is reported from the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) premises in Mangaluru. Residents report hearing a sound and then seeing dense smoke rising from the site shortly afterward. Thick smoke is also described as visible from a distance, prompting concern among people in nearby areas.
The outlets differ only in the level of detail available about what triggered the blast. One report states that a boiler explosion is suspected, suggesting an internal equipment incident at the refinery. Another report focuses on initial observations and notes that further details are awaited from official sources. As of the reports, authorities have not provided a confirmed cause or additional information, and the situation is still under investigation.
