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Eight construction workers die in electrocution at Jhunjhunu site, Rajasthan
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 05:01 PM
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Eight laborers were killed after being electrocuted at a construction site in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, police said.
Police officials confirmed that eight workers lost their lives when an electrical fault caused a fatal shock at a construction site in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. The incident was reported early on Wednesday, and emergency services arrived at the scene but could not revive the victims.
Authorities have cordoned off the area and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the exact cause of the electrocution. Preliminary reports suggest that improper wiring or exposure to live wires may have been involved, but the probe remains ongoing.
The tragedy has prompted local officials to call for stricter safety compliance at construction sites across the state. Families of the deceased have been notified, and the district administration is coordinating relief measures for the affected households.
Authorities have cordoned off the area and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the exact cause of the electrocution. Preliminary reports suggest that improper wiring or exposure to live wires may have been involved, but the probe remains ongoing.
The tragedy has prompted local officials to call for stricter safety compliance at construction sites across the state. Families of the deceased have been notified, and the district administration is coordinating relief measures for the affected households.