Stone quarry caves in at Khanpora in Baramulla, triggers panic

Baramulla, Dec 19: Panic gripped in Baramulla town on Friday evening after a portion of a stone quarry caved in at Khanpora.

Thick smoke and dust engulfed large parts of the town, including Khanpora, Drangbal, Sheeri and the Old Town.

Although no one was injured in the incident, but it triggered panic in the area, with people seen running to safety fearing that the situation could worsen.

In the Drangbal area, several inches of dust accumulated on lawns and rooftops of houses.

Residents have urged the administration to intervene, saying that the ongoing mining activity is causing immense problems for people living in the area.