Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Mangaluru MRPL Blast Prompts MP’s Appeal for Calm
A blast happened at an MRPL unit in Kalavar on Wednesday.
MP Brijesh Chowta said he was monitoring the situation closely.
He spoke with company officials, police, local town officials and firefighters.
Authorities were working to control the situation and improve safety measures.
Hospitals were also told to be ready if anyone needed emergency help.
Chowta cancelled his other programmes so he could visit the site.
He asked people to stay calm.
He also told them not to spread rumours and to cooperate with officials.
Dakshina Kannada MP Brijesh Chowta said he was in constant contact with MRPL officials and local authorities after Wednesday’s blast.
Authorities were instructed to bring the situation fully under control and intensify safety operations.
Local hospitals were asked to remain prepared for any emergency, according to Chowta.
Chowta cancelled his scheduled public programmes in Belthangady and proceeded to the site to assess the situation.
He appealed to residents not to panic, spread rumours or misinformation, and to cooperate with the administration.
- Who
- Dakshina Kannada MP Brijesh Chowta, MRPL officials, police, fire officials, local administration and hospitals were involved in the response.
- What
- A blast occurred at an MRPL unit, prompting safety operations and an appeal for public calm.
- When
- The blast and Chowta’s response took place on Wednesday.
- Where
- The incident occurred at the MRPL unit at Kalavar in Mangaluru; Chowta was proceeding to the site.
- Why
- Authorities were taking precautionary measures to control the situation, intensify safety operations and prepare for any emergency.
- Incident
- Blast at an MRPL unit
- Location
- Kalavar, Mangaluru
- Day
- Wednesday
- Public official
- Brijesh Chowta, Dakshina Kannada MP
- Preparedness
- Local hospitals were asked to remain ready for emergencies
- Public appeal
- Residents were asked not to panic or spread rumours
- Response
- Safety operations were intensified and officials monitored the situation