3 min readBengaluruJul 2, 2026 02:04 PM IST
First published on: Jul 2, 2026 at 11:25 AM IST
At least seven migrant workers were killed and several others are feared trapped after a massive boulder collapsed at a stone quarry on the outskirts of Bengaluru Thursday morning, prompting the Karnataka Government to seek a report into the accident.
The police said the accident occurred around 7.30 am at the Kaveri Jelly Crusher in Bengaluru South taluk, when labourers were engaged in routine quarrying operations. They said the boulder fell on the spot where workers were operating machinery, leaving them with no time to escape.
Seven workers died on the spot, and six others who sustained serious injuries have been shifted to the hospital for treatment.
“Seven people have been killed and six others injured so far,” a senior police officer confirmed, adding that the death toll may rise as rescue operations are still in progress and some workers are feared trapped under the debris.
Action after report
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said they are awaiting a detailed report on the quarry collapse accident and that further action will be taken based on official findings.
Speaking to reporters, he said the police and the Mines and Geology Department have already visited the site. “It is also being ascertained whether the quarry was operating legally and whether all safety regulations were followed,” he said.
Responding to allegations raised that a leopard had died in a previous blast-related incident at the site, Shivakumar said the matter had been brought to his notice but added that he would comment only after receiving an official report.
When asked about compensation to the victims’ families, he said a decision would be taken after confirming the exact number of fatalities. “First, we need clarity on how many people have died and what exactly happened. Announcing compensation in haste will not bring the deceased back. There is a proper procedure for this. The victims will definitely be compensated. It is also important to ensure that such incidents do not recur,” he said.
Migrants labourers
According to the police, around 15 to 20 workers, mostly migrant labourers from Bihar and Karnataka’s Yadgir district, were present at the site when a huge rock mass suddenly gave way and crashed onto the work area.
The deceased were daily wage labourers who were reportedly living in makeshift accommodation near the crusher unit.
Personnel from the Tavarekere Police Station and senior officers rushed to the scene soon after the accident and launched search-and-clearance operations.
According to the police, the quarry belongs to a man identified as Anandaswamy, who has been taken into custody for questioning.
They said a case is yet to be registered, and the exact cause of the rock collapse is under investigation.
Seven workers died on the spot, and six others who sustained serious injuries have been shifted to the hospital for treatment. Express Photo/Special Arrangement 
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