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**Summary:**

A rockslide at a stone quarry in Mallakottai, Sivaganga district, has resulted in six fatalities. The incident occurred on Tuesday, and the death toll rose with the passing of a worker receiving hospital treatment. Investigations are underway, with a possible cause being cracks from drilling or the use of explosives. The government has offered solatiums to the families of the deceased. A case has been registered against the quarry owner, and the quarry’s license has been suspended pending a full investigation and drone survey.

**News Article:**

**Rockslide Death Toll Climbs to Six in Sivaganga Quarry Disaster**

**MADURAI, May 22, 2025** – The death toll from a rockslide at a stone quarry in Mallakottai, Sivaganga district, has tragically risen to six. K. Michael, 47, of Thoothukudi, succumbed to his injuries on Thursday at a Madurai hospital, where he was being treated after the incident that occurred on Tuesday.

The Sivaganga district administration confirms the news and states an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collapse. Authorities suspect drilling-induced cracks or the possible use of explosives may have contributed to the disaster.

Minister for Cooperation K.R. Periakaruppan visited the bereaved family of Michael and handed over a solatium of ₹7.50 lakh. The government has also committed an additional ₹3 lakh to the family.

The deceased have been identified as M. Muruganandam, 49, of Odaipatti; M. Arumugam, 53, and M. Andichammy, 50, of Keelavazhavu in Madurai; C. Ganesan, 49, of Kuzhicheevalpatti and B. Harshith, 28, a migrant worker from Odisha.

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin previously announced a solatium of ₹10.50 lakh for each of the deceased’s families, which was handed over by Minister Periakaruppan on Tuesday when he visited the site.

The S.S. Kottai police have registered a case against the quarry owner, identified as Megavarman, based on a complaint filed by Mallakottai Village Administrative Officer Balamurugan. Sivaganga Collector Asha Ajith has suspended the quarry’s license and has directed the Department of Geology and Mining to conduct a drone survey of the quarry and other quarries in the Singampunaeri area to assess their structural integrity and adherence to safety regulations.

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