Mysuru, Nov. 15 -- Incident at Dattagalli; residents report gas leak smell
An FIR has been registered at Kuvempunagar Police Station against a contractor engaged by Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) for allegedly damaging an underground Piped Natural Gas (PNG) pipeline while laying electric cables at Dattagalli.
The contractor is also accused of covering up the damage without informing the gas distribution company, resulting in a gas leak and financial loss. The complaint was filed on Nov. 7 by a representative of AG&P, the gas distribution company.
According to the complaint, on the night of Aug. 28, 2026, the company's emergency helpline received a call from the public about a strong smell of gas and an unusual noise...