Meghalaya: House roof damaged after rocks from quarry blast hit residential area in Jorabat; residents demand action
Rocks from a private quarry blast damaged a house roof in Jorabat's 11 Mile area early on Thursday. Residents said repeated early-morning blasting threatened safety and demanded immediate action.
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India TodayNE
- Aug 07, 2026,
- Updated Aug 07, 2026, 12:40 PM IST
Story highlights
- Incident occurred around 4 am, alarming families in the 11 Mile locality
- No one was injured, though residents said the impact endangered lives
- Locals flagged repeated early-morning explosions as a threat to homes nearby
The roof of a house was damaged after rocks from a private quarry blast struck a residential area at 11 Mile, Jorabat, around 4 am on August 7.
No injuries were reported in the incident.
Residents expressed concern over the repeated early-morning blasting in the area, alleging that such incidents pose a serious threat to their safety and property.
They urged the authorities to take immediate action against the quarry operators and ensure that blasting activities are carried out in accordance with safety norms to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Credits: DD NEWS
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