Odisha: Several feared dead after massive stone quarry explosion in Dhenkanal; rescue ops underway

An explosion at a stone quarry in Dhenkanal, Odisha caused a massive rockfall, leaving several workers feared dead and others trapped under debris. Rescue operations involving fire services, ODRAF, heavy machinery, and a dog squad are ongoing to locate survivors. Officials and political leaders have expressed grief, with calls for a thorough investigation into the cause of the blast.