Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Oct 17: Rajesh D’Souza, who was critically injured in the explosion at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) on September 30, died at a private hospital in the city on Saturday October 17.
Rajesh D’Souza was a resident of Kana in Idya village, Surathkal, and had reportedly been working at MRPL on a contract basis for several years.
Police sources said his body would be shifted to Wenlock Hospital in the city for a post-mortem examination on Saturday evening, following which it would be handed over to his family.
Rajesh was one of five children of Baptist D’Souza. The family comprises two sons, including Rajesh, and three daughters. Rajesh was unmarried, it is learnt.
The explosion occurred on September 30 at the Coker Hydro Treating Unit (CHTU) plant in Phase 3 of MRPL. Manish, a resident of Haleyangadi, died on the spot, while Rajesh D’Souza suffered severe burn injuries and was admitted to the intensive care unit of a private hospital.
Despite treatment, Rajesh succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, it is learnt.