Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (NJC)
Mangaluru, Oct 17: Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) has announced a compensation of Rs 1.2 crore to the family of Rajesh D’Silva, who died on Saturday, October 17, after sustaining severe burn injuries in the September 30 explosion at the CHT unit of refinery.
Speaking to the media, Prasanth Sankar Poduval, group general manager – HR at MRPL, expressed deep sorrow over the incident and assured the family of full support, including covering all expenses.
“We deeply regret this unfortunate incident. We will extend full support to the family and provide compensation of Rs 1.2 crore. They are like members of our own family, and we are really saddened by the loss,” he said.
He added that the other workers affected by the incident had been discharged safely.