New Delhi, 02 November (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the death of eight workers in an electrocution incident during road construction in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district. He also wished those injured a speedy recovery and announced financial assistance for the families of the deceased and the injured.

In a statement posted on social media platform X on Monday, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), quoting the Prime Minister, said PM Modi was deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the accident in Jhunjhunu. He conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.

The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the next of kin of each person who lost their life in the accident. Those injured will receive financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 each.

The accident occurred in Chhapoli village of Jhunjhunu district when a gravel-mixing machine used in road construction came into contact with an overhead high-tension electricity line carrying 11,000 volts. The electric current spread through the machinery, striking workers at the site. Eight labourers lost their lives, while several others sustained injuries.

The incident took place during the construction of a road connecting Chhapoli village with Kadamkund. The road was being developed through community participation. All those who died in the accident are reported to have been local residents.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar