The Mangalore Refineries and Petrochemicals Ltd. (MRPL) on Monday said it has successfully plugged a leak from a contaminated rain water sewer (CRWS) tank on its premises that led to a foul smell in the region.
The company also suspended a senior officer pending inquiry in connection with the leakage.
A release from the company said it received a telephonic complaint in the afternoon about smell emanating from the marshy area within MRPL premises.
A team of officials, villagers of Jokatte and environment officers from KSPCB rushed to the spot.