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Rocks from Jorabat Quarry Blast Damage House Roof, Residents Call for Action
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 05:34 PM
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A rock from a quarry blast in Jorabat, Meghalaya, struck a residential house, damaging its roof. Residents are demanding authorities intervene.
On a recent day in Jorabat, a rock ejected during a quarry blast struck a residential property, causing damage to the roof. The incident occurred in a densely populated area adjacent to the quarry site. Residents of the affected house reported that the impact left the roof partially collapsed and the structure unsafe.
The residents have demanded immediate action from local authorities, citing safety concerns and the proximity of the quarry to residential zones. They argue that the quarry’s operations pose a recurring risk to nearby homes and that stricter safety measures are needed.
Local police have been notified and are conducting an investigation into the blast. Authorities are expected to review the quarry’s safety protocols and consider measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The residents have demanded immediate action from local authorities, citing safety concerns and the proximity of the quarry to residential zones. They argue that the quarry’s operations pose a recurring risk to nearby homes and that stricter safety measures are needed.
Local police have been notified and are conducting an investigation into the blast. Authorities are expected to review the quarry’s safety protocols and consider measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.