New Delhi, November 2, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the deaths of eight labourers electrocuted during road construction work in Chapoli village, Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan. He announced Rs 2 lakh compensation from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
According to police, the accident occurred when a gravel-mixing machine came into contact with an overhead high-tension power line, spreading electric current through the machinery and striking workers at the site. Several labourers also sustained burn injuries and were taken for treatment.
The incident triggered protests by local residents, who demanded accountability for safety arrangements at the construction site. Police and other authorities reached the spot. Details about the deceased and the injured are awaited.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed condolences and directed officials to ensure proper treatment, immediate assistance to affected families and an investigation. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also called for a thorough probe to establish how the accident occurred and fix responsibility.
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