India, July 13 -- A routine inspection at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) turned fatal on Saturday when two senior operators lost their lives after inhaling hydrogen sulfide gas inside the refinery premises, officials confirmed.

The deceased have been identified as Deep Chandra, 33, from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, and Bijil Prasad, also 33, hailing from Kerala. Both were seasoned professionals tasked with regular inspection duties when the tragic incident unfolded.

According to Mangaluru Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, the workers were wearing protective masks at the time of inspection. However, a minor hydrogen sulfide gas leak in the area led to them inhaling the toxic substance, causing them to collapse...