Gas leak at MRPL's H2S production unit in Surathkal claims two lives, one critical
Surathkal: A tragic gas leak incident occurred on Saturday morning at the H2S (hydrogen sulfide) gas production unit of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) in Surathkal, resulting in the deaths of two workers and leaving another in critical condition.
The leak reportedly took place in the storage area of the OM&S (Oil Movement and Storage) unit of the refinery. The deceased have been identified as workers from Kerala and Uttar Pradesh. Another worker from Uttar Pradesh has sustained serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at AJ Hospital in Mangaluru.
All three were part of the maintenance team at the OM\&S storage facility.
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Communal hate speech case: Bail granted to Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat
Mangaluru: RSS leader Dr. Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat has been granted bail by the Puttur Fifth Additional District and Sessions Court in a case related to alleged communal hate speech.
The case pertains to a complaint filed against Bhat for delivering a speech during a Deepotsava event that was allegedly communal, derogatory towards women, and capable of disturbing public order. The incident took place on October 22 at Uppalige in Puttur taluk during the Deepotsava and Gopuja programme, where Bhat was present.
Following the complaint filed by Eshwari Padmunja at the Puttur Rural Police Station, the police had issued a notice directing Bhat to appear for inquiry. Subsequently, Bhat filed an anticipatory bail petition before the court.
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During the hearing on October 27, the court issued an interim order restraining coercive action and adjourned the matter to October 29 for complete hearing. On October 29, the counsel representing complainant Eshwari Padmunja sought permission to argue under Sections 338 and 339 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The court adjourned the matter several times post that.
On Wednesday, the court granted bail to Prabhakar Bhat.
Advocate Mahesh Kaje represented him in the proceedings.
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