Shivamogga Blast: CM Yediyurappa assures tough action; Siddaramaiah calls for probe

After a massive blast at a stone mining quarry in Karnataka’s Shivamogga killed several people on Thursday night, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa took to Twitter and expressed anguish over the loss of lives in his home district. He also assured that a high-level investigation into the accident has been ordered and stringent action would be taken against those who are responsible for the blast. The Karnataka CM also said in a following tweet that he has been in contact with senior police officials since last night and teams have already been dispatched for the required rescue operations at the location.

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Former CM Siddaramaiah also extends condolences 

Meanwhile, Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also extended condolences to the victims on Twitter. He has also urged the Karnataka CM to conduct an impartial inquiry. 

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Union Health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan also extended condolences.

As many as eight people were killed in a dynamite blast at a stone mining quarry in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district, said district collector (DC) KB Shivakumar on Friday. The blast took place near a gravel and boulder crushing facility around 10.30 pm on Thursday night, leading to shockwaves not only in Shivamogga, but also in nearby districts like Chikkamagaluru and Davangere.  Some window panes were also shattered in several houses due to the magnitude of the blast, as per eye witnesses. On Thursday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his condolences to the victims of the blast and assured that the Karnataka government is doing everything possible to assist the affected people. 

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