Karnataka: 6 killed in quarry blast in Chikkaballapur, CM orders probe Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa (HT_PRINT)Premium Share Via Read Full Story As many as six people were killed while trying to dispose of gelatin sticks at a stone quarry site in Hirenagavalli village of Karnataka's Chikkaballapur early on Tuesday. The incident comes close on the heels of a similar blast at a quarry site in Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa's hometown of Shivamogga on 22 January, which left six dead. TRENDING STORIESSee All 1 min read 1 min read Premium 3 min read Premium 2 min read Quarrying was stopped in Hirenagavalli by the police on 7 February following complaints from the locals against the rampant use of gelatin sticks. However, the workers clandestinely continued following which another raid was carried out a few days ago and the contractor was warned not to use gelatin anymore.