India, Jan. 5 -- Police have detained two persons in connection with the stone quarry blast at Gopalpur under Motanga police limits in Odisha's Dhenkanal district that killed two workers. Those detained include blasting operator Chhabindra Mahakud and one of his associates. Both were being questioned at Motanga police station as part of the ongoing investigation.

Incident Left Two Workers Dead The blast occurred on Saturday night at the stone quarry, where two labourers lost their lives. The deceased were identified as Abhi Singh, 25, from Balasore and Budhu Munda, 23, from Keonjhar. Their bodies were recovered on Sunday from beneath a mound of soil following an intense search and rescue operation.

How the Accident Happened According to...