CHTU fire incident: support of about ₹1.20 crore announced for family of the deceased

A tragic incident on 30 September 2026 at the Coker Hydrotreater Unit (CHTU) led to the loss of Shri Manish Karkada.

Thu 1 Oct 2026

Incident date and unit

30 September 2026 at the Coker Hydrotreater Unit (CHTU)

Financial support to family of deceased

₹90 lakh

Group Term Life Insurance (GTLI) benefit

about ₹10 lakh

Workmen Compensation Policy (WCP) benefit

₹20 lakh

Overall support and insurance benefits

approximately ₹1.20 crore

What the company has stated

The Management has said a tragic incident occurred on 30 September 2026 in the Coker Hydrotreater Unit (CHTU) of MRPL, in which Shri Manish Karkada lost his life. The company has expressed profound grief and extended its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and to his near and dear ones, stating that it stands in solidarity with the family in this difficult time.

Support announced for the family

• The company has decided to extend financial support of ₹90 lakh to the family of the deceased.
• The family is also eligible for benefits of approximately ₹10 lakh under the Group Term Life Insurance (GTLI).
• A further ₹20 lakh is available under the Workmen Compensation Policy (WCP).
• Taken together, the company states the overall financial support and insurance benefits amount to approximately ₹1.20 crore.

Mediclaim insurance for the secondary workforce

• The proposal for Mediclaim insurance for the secondary workforce is being drafted and is under discussion.
• The company states the same will be finalised after discussing the matter with the Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Dakshina Kannada, and the respected DC Dakshina Kannada.
• The process relating to the proposed Mediclaim arrangement is expected to be completed within approximately four weeks.

How to read this announcement

The release is a welfare and communication update following the incident at the unit. It sets out the specific support amounts for the family of the deceased and the status of a proposed Mediclaim arrangement for the secondary workforce, which is described as still under discussion and expected to be completed in approximately four weeks.

MRPL has reiterated its commitment to the safety, health and welfare of all personnel associated with its operations and has stated it will continue to extend all possible support to the affected family.

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