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Six killed while disposing of explosives meant for quarrying in Karnataka
At least six people were killed after an explosion occurred in Karnataka s Chikkaballapur early on Tuesday. According to the police, the incident occurred when the gelatin sticks they were trying to dispose of exploded accidentally at a stone quarry site in a village. The incident comes close on the heels of a similar blast at a quarry site in Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa s hometown of Shivamogga on January 22, which left six dead.
Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar, who represents the Chikkaballapur constituency visited the spot and said the bodies of the victims were badly mutilated and scattered all over the place.
Karnataka: Six Killed in Explosion at Quarry Site, Second Incident in a Month
The incident took place at Hirenagavalli near Peresandra on Tuesday. Quarrying was stopped by the police on February 7 following complaints from the locals against the rampant use of gelatin sticks.
At least six people were killed in a gelatin stick blast in Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka. Photo: Twitter/@AnojanJeyaram
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Chikkaballapur: Six people were killed when the gelatin sticks they were trying to dispose of exploded accidentally at a stone quarry site in a village here early on Tuesday, police said.
The incident comes close on the heels of a similar blast at a quarry site in the state’s chief minister B.S. Yediyurappa’s hometown of Shivamogga on January 22, which left six dead.
No Illegal Quarrying Or Mining In Karnataka : CM B S Yediyurappa
At least five people were killed in an explosion at a stone quarry on the outskirts of Shivamogga city on Thursday night. File photo Outlook Web Bureau 2021-01-23T15:40:10+05:30 No Illegal Quarrying Or Mining In Karnataka : CM B S Yediyurappa outlookindia.com 2021-01-23T15:41:35+05:30
In view of the recent massive explosion near Shivamogga, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Saturday said that illegal quarrying or mining will not be allowed in the state and strict action will be taken against the defaulters.
The move comes after the deadly explosion at a stone quarry near Shivamogga that claimed five innocent lives on Thursday night. CM Yediyurappa on Saturday inspected the accident spot and also informed that Deputy Commissioner (of the district), Member of Parliament and Mines Minister have already visited the spot.
Shivamogga explosion: Cause of blast at quarry remains mystery, toll expected to rise
Meanwhile, the Karnataka government has ordered a high-level investigation and announced an ex-gratia of five lakh each to the kin of the deceased.
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Officials have barricaded the area to prevent entry of local people as live explosives are suspected to be on the spot. (Video Screengrab)
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SHIVAMOGGA: The blast caused by a truckload of explosives, suspected to be meant for mining, at Hunasodu village near Shivamogga remains a mystery despite the bomb squad and seismic experts rushing to the spot on Friday morning.
Massive Explosion In Karnataka s Shivamogga Kills At Least 6
So strong was the blast that window panes shattered while many houses and even roads developed cracks, said an eye-witness. ANI/Twitter Outlook Web Bureau 2021-01-22T08:53:40+05:30 Massive Explosion In Karnataka s Shivamogga Kills At Least 6 outlookindia.com 2021-01-22T09:54:20+05:30
An explosion in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district on Thursday killed at least six people. The explosion took place in a truck carrying explosives, suspected to be meant for mining. According to the police, the explosion was so massive that it sent shockwaves in neighbouring areas.
So strong was the blast that window panes shattered while many houses and even roads developed cracks, said an eye-witness.