Navy, NDRF Search for Missing HPCL Tanker in Karnataka

Strong currents, debris from landslide complicate efforts
Navy, NDRF Search for Missing HPCL Tanker in Karnataka
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Karwar, Karnataka- The Indian Navy is working with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Uttara Kannada district administration to locate a missing Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) tanker.

Two diving teams with inflatable craft and six Hydrographers from the Indian Navy’s Base at Karwar were dispatched to Shirur on 16 July 2024, following heavy monsoon rains that triggered a landslide in the area.

The team was tasked with locating the HPCL LPG tanker, which had fallen into the river. With strong river currents, the debris was dislocated from the hill, making the search difficult.

The tanker was recovered by the naval personnel on 17 July 2024 and was hauled ashore, where representatives from HPCL drained the gas to avoid any potential danger.

Two Indian Navy teams, along with high-resolution sonar, have been conducting search operations for another missing truck allegedly driven by Arjun Mooladikuzhiyil from Kerala since 19 July 2024. However, the river’s strong currents, adverse weather conditions, and debris from the landslide have made the search difficult.

The Uttara Kannada district administration had requested assistance from the Indian Navy to locate the HPCL tanker in the area. Responding promptly, two diving teams (comprising twelve divers and six Hydrographers) with inflatable craft/ requisite equipment, from the Indian Navy's Base at Karwar were dispatched to the site in Shirur.

In coordination with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team, the Naval personnel tackling strong river currents recovered the HPCL LPG tanker that had fallen into the river and by 17 Jul 2024 was hauled ashore, where representatives from HPCL then drained the gas making it safe and avoiding any potential danger.

The Indian Navy, NDRF, and district administration are working together to coordinate the search for the missing personnel and truck.

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