July 2, 2026 5:17 PM
Bengaluru quarry tragedy: At least 7 labourers killed; PM Modi condoles loss of lives
At least seven labourers were killed and five others injured after a massive boulder rolled down and crashed onto workers at a stone quarry in Madapatna village of Bengaluru South taluk on Thursday. The accident occurred at the Kaveri Crusher unit under the jurisdiction of Tavarekere Police Station while labourers were engaged in routine quarrying operations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives in the incident. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Pained t...