Crime & Law · India
Boulder collapse at Bengaluru quarry kills at least seven workers
A large boulder collapsed at a stone quarry on the outskirts of Bengaluru, killing at least seven workers and injuring five. The incident occurred in the Madappanahalli area when a rock fell on labourers working at the site. While initial reports stated seven deaths, some outlets reported nine fatalities, with victims identified as originating from Bihar and Assam. Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated that quarries flouting norms would face action, and a probe is underway.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 4 · Centre 7 · Right 3 n = 14
- Left (4): National Herald, Scroll.in, The Hindu, The News Minute
- Centre (7): Amar Ujala, Deccan Herald, Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, The Indian Express, The New Indian Express, The Times of India
- Right (3): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, Republic World