Tue Nov 18 20:19:00 UTC 2025: Summary:

A stone quarry collapse in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, has resulted in seven fatalities. Rescue operations have concluded after recovering all bodies, and the victims have been identified. The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated a three-tier investigation into the incident, promised compensation to the families of the deceased, and vowed strict action against those responsible for illegal mining or safety violations. The owner and partners of the mining company have been booked by the police but are yet to be arrested.

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Stone Quarry Collapse in Uttar Pradesh Claims Seven Lives, Investigation Launched

Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh – November 19, 2025 – The death toll in the stone quarry collapse in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, has risen to seven, authorities confirmed Tuesday. Rescue operations have concluded after the recovery of the final body from the rubble.

The incident, which occurred at a quarry operated by Krishna Mining Works, prompted an immediate response from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). District Magistrate B.N. Singh confirmed that all seven bodies have been recovered and identified.

The victims have been identified as Indrajit (30), Santosh Yadav (30), Ravindra alias Nanak (18), Ramkhelavan (32), Kripashankar, Raju Singh (30), and Gulab Kharwar (32).

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a three-tier probe into the incident, involving the police, mining department, and district administration. Uttar Pradesh Minister Ravindra Jaiswal stated that the families of the deceased will receive approximately ₹20 lakh in compensation, and affected laborers will receive support through Labour Department schemes. Jaiswal also vowed strict action against those found guilty of illegal mining or safety lapses.

Police have booked the owner of Krishna Mining Works, Madhusudan Singh, and Dilip Keshari on a complaint alleging negligence. The accused remain at large.

The incident has raised concerns about safety standards and regulatory oversight in the mining sector.

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