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NHRC, India takes < i>suo motu </i > cognizance of the reported death of 7 migrant labourers and injuries to 5 others when a massive granite rock fell on them at a quarry in Bengaluru, Karnataka
NHRC investigates quarry accident in Bengaluru
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 6 Jul 2026 · 1 min
The NHRC, India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report about a tragic incident on July 2, 2026, where a massive granite rock fell on migrant labourers in a quarry in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
In this incident, 7 labourers lost their lives and 5 others sustained injuries, raising concerns regarding safety protocols and negligence by the quarry owner.
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Human Rights Violations and Labour Safety
The incident underscores the need for strict labour safety regulations and human rights protection for migrant workers.
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