Tragic Accident in Rajasthan Claims Lives of Eight Laborers
A tragic electrical accident in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, resulted in the deaths of eight laborers, prompting condolences from PM Modi and financial aid for victims families.
Jhunjhunu, November 2 (Daily Kiran) : A devastating incident occurred in Chhapoli village, Udaypurwati area of Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, where eight laborers lost their lives due to an electric shock during road construction work. Several others sustained injuries in the unfortunate event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow over the tragedy and announced financial assistance for the victims’ families.
In a post on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister stated, “I am saddened by the loss of lives in the accident in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. My condolences to the grieving families. I wish a speedy recovery for the injured. Families of the deceased will receive ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF), and the injured will be given ₹50,000.”
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma also expressed his condolences and wished for the quick recovery of the injured. He instructed officials to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured and to provide immediate assistance to the affected families while initiating an investigation into the incident.
Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Baidya shared his grief on X, stating, “The news of the untimely death of workers due to electric shock in Jhunjhunu is extremely tragic. I pray to Lord Shri Ram to grant peace to the departed souls and swift recovery for the injured.”
According to police reports, the incident occurred when a machine mixing gravel came into contact with an overhead high-tension power line during road construction. The electric shock spread through the machine, affecting the laborers working nearby. The deceased were identified as residents of Mandavara and Chhapoli. Among the five injured, three were women.
Ram Pal, the station officer at Udaypurwati police station, confirmed the incident, stating that the laborers were electrocuted when the machine made contact with the high-voltage power line. The injured were promptly taken for medical treatment.
