Bantwal : Tension gripped village of Panjikallu in Bantwal Taluk near Mangaluru on Wednesday morning after residents noticed fuel leakage from the Mangaluru-Bengaluru pipeline.

Immediately, authorities concerned, including Petronet MHB Ltd., MRPL, fire and emergency services were informed. Residents claimed that though they noticed the leakage last night, authorities did not respond.

Petronet MHB Ltd., a joint venture of Petronet India, HPCL, ONGC and Banks, is on the job of identifying the leakage point and rectifying the same. Meanwhile, pumping has been stopped through the pipeline.