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Loud Explosion‑Like Sound Reported at MRPL in Mangaluru
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 02:48 PM
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A loud, explosion‑like sound was heard at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) in Mangaluru, Karnataka, according to The Economic Times.
A loud, explosion‑like sound was reported at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) in Mangaluru, Karnataka. The incident was noted by local observers and reported to the media by The Economic Times. No further details regarding the cause or any injuries have been released at this time. Authorities at the refinery are expected to investigate the source of the sound. The event has drawn attention to safety protocols at the facility.