"stone-quarry"

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar ordered a review of quarrying operations after a stone quarry collapse in Bengaluru South killed eight workers. The state will issue fresh safety guidelines, investigate possible violations, and act against illegal quarrying to prevent future tragedies

According to police officials, heavy rains affecting the rescue operations at the disaster site

Five bodies have been recovered, while several others are still trapped under the debris, a police officer said.

The tribunal took cognisance of media report dated February 23, 2021 which reported that six people were killed in quarry blast in Hirenagavalli, Chikkaballapur on February 22.

Expressing shock over the incident, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said he has ordered a thorough investigation into the case.