MRPL holds mock drill to check preparedness to handle emergencies

cosataldigest.com web desk

April 6, 2019

Mangaluru, Apr 6: Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. (MRPL) on Thursday conducted an on-site mock exercise in the refinery to check preparedness to handle emergencies.

The drill was conducted in the presence of District Disaster Management group including Narendra Babu, Deputy Director of Factories, Mangaluru.

The mock drill was conducted in Oil Movement and Storage area FB7004D ATF tank, with the scenario being aviation turbine fuel leakage from the tank and a fire.

The mock drill continued for about 30 minutes during which fire fighting and cooling operation were carried out and readiness of the industry for handling any such emergencies was established, said a release from MRPL. Later a review meeting was held in the presence of M. Vinayakumar, GGM (Refinery), MRPL, to analyse the shortcomings and lessons from the mock exercise.

Mr. Babu, District Fire Officer Mohammad Zulfikar Nayas, Vijay Kumar, DDP, District Disaster Management Group, who witnessed the drill, complimented MRPL for the fire-fighting and emergency handling abilities showcased during the drill. Industry representatives from HPCL, PMHBL, BASF, MCF also spoke.

In his concluding remarks, Mr. Vinayakumar told the gathering that all positive observations will be deliberated.

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A Tragic End—Mortal Remains of Entrepreneur Mumtaz Ali Found In River

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October 7,2024

Mangaluru, Oct 7: In a heartbreaking turn of events, the search for Mumtaz Ali, chairman of Misbah Group of Educational Institutions, ended with the discovery of his mortal remains in the Phalguni river near Kulur. The somber discovery came after an exhaustive search, leaving a community in shock and sorrow.

He is the younger brother of former MLA Mohuiddin Bawa and former MLC B M Farookh.

The incident has taken a deeply distressing turn with the filing of an FIR against six individuals, including a woman, who are accused of pushing Ali to a tragic end.

The accused allegedly blackmailed Ali, fabricating a story about his involvement in an illicit relationship with the woman. Reports suggest that they extorted Rs 50 lakh from Ali and were unrelenting, demanding an additional Rs 50 lakh from him, casting a shadow over his final days.

The complaint, lodged by Ali’s grieving brother, accuses these individuals of driving him to despair through relentless blackmail and false accusations, ultimately leading him to take the tragic step.

In the early hours of Sunday, Ali left his home at 3 am, heading towards Suratkal, perhaps seeking some solace. A minor accident occurred when his car collided with a private bus near MCF. Despite the mishap, he offered a heartfelt apology to the bus driver and conductor—a gesture that now echoes with the pain of his unspoken struggles. After the collision, Ali made a U-turn near Panambur circle, driving back towards Kulur bridge, where his journey came to a sorrowful end.

Ali’s last moments hold an even deeper sadness, as he left behind a voice message in Byari, naming an individual who had been tormenting him mentally. Sent to his daughter and a close friend, the message revealed the unbearable burden he was carrying, hinting at his final decision to end his suffering.

This tragic loss has left the community and his loved ones grappling with unanswered questions and a profound sense of grief. As the investigation unfolds, the memory of Mumtaz Ali lingers, a reminder of the silent battles that too often go unseen.

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