Overview
- The body of Raju Singh, 30, was recovered Sunday morning as teams continued searching for additional workers.
- Estimates for those still trapped vary widely, with figures ranging from eight to about 15 according to officials and local reports.
- NDRF and SDRF units joined CISF, police, fire services, Obra Thermal Power Project teams and private crews using heavy machinery and lighting at the Billi Markundi site.
- Rescue progress has been slowed by the quarry’s reported depth of over 500 metres, night conditions and very large fallen rock slabs.
- Authorities announced a probe into the collapse as the ADG said quarry owners fled the site, with reports alleging mining continued despite instructions to halt near a nearby chief minister event.