Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Odisha Landslide: Illegal Mining Claims Three Lives
A landslide in Keonjhar, Odisha, caused the deaths of three people.
These individuals were illegally mining manganese ore when heavy rain caused the ground to collapse.
The location was in a protected forest area.
Authorities are now investigating the event, which has also involved the illegal extraction of minerals from the region.
Three tribal laborers died in a landslide while extracting manganese ores.
The incident occurred at Dala Pahada hillock in Keonjhar district, Odisha.
Illegal mining activity was taking place in a protected forest area.
Heavy rain triggered the landslide.
Police have registered a case and informed mining and forest officials.
- Who
- Three tribal laborers extracting manganese ores.
- What
- A landslide resulted in the death of three laborers.
- When
- No specific time mentioned, but reported on Wednesday.
- Where
- Dala Pahada hillock, Keonjhar district, Odisha.
- Why
- Heavy rain triggered a landslide.
- Incident Type
- Landslide
- Location
- Dala Pahada, Odisha
- Fatalities
- 3
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Activity
- Illegal manganese extraction
- Victims
- Tribal laborers
