Government Plans Ban on Raipur’s Blue Water Quarry After Series of Drownings

In response to the latest tragedy, Disaster Management Minister Tank Ram Verma announced plans to prohibit public access to the Blue Water quarry. The proposal includes robust fencing around the perimeter to prevent entry into the perilously deep sections. A security team from outside the state has already been deployed to assess safety gaps. The move aims to stop further loss of life as the quarry, famed for its crystal‑clear blue water, continues to attract adventure‑seeking youth despite repeated accidents.