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Eight Workers Killed in Jhunjhunu Road Construction Accident, PM Announces Aid
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 08:31 PM
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Eight labourers died when an electric shock struck a mixer machine at a road‑building site in Chapoli village, Jhunjhunu, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce financial assistance for the victims' families.
A tragic incident unfolded on a road‑construction project in Chapoli village, Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, when a mixer machine became electrified and killed eight labourers on the spot. The workers, who were part of a state‑run infrastructure contract, were handling the equipment when the current surged through the machinery, leading to instantaneous fatalities.
The accident has drawn immediate attention from senior political leaders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a press briefing, pledged monetary assistance to the families of the deceased, emphasizing the government's commitment to support those affected by occupational hazards. The assistance package is expected to be released through the state's welfare channels.
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gahlot, present at the site, questioned the safety protocols and the adequacy of electrical safeguards on construction equipment. He urged the Public Works Department to conduct a thorough audit and to enforce stricter compliance with safety norms to prevent similar tragedies.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the electric shock, focusing on possible lapses in grounding, equipment maintenance, and contractor oversight. The findings will be submitted to the state government for further action, including potential legal proceedings against any negligent parties.
The incident underscores the broader issue of worker safety in India's infrastructure sector, prompting calls for enhanced training, regular equipment checks, and stricter enforcement of occupational health regulations.
The accident has drawn immediate attention from senior political leaders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a press briefing, pledged monetary assistance to the families of the deceased, emphasizing the government's commitment to support those affected by occupational hazards. The assistance package is expected to be released through the state's welfare channels.
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gahlot, present at the site, questioned the safety protocols and the adequacy of electrical safeguards on construction equipment. He urged the Public Works Department to conduct a thorough audit and to enforce stricter compliance with safety norms to prevent similar tragedies.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the electric shock, focusing on possible lapses in grounding, equipment maintenance, and contractor oversight. The findings will be submitted to the state government for further action, including potential legal proceedings against any negligent parties.
The incident underscores the broader issue of worker safety in India's infrastructure sector, prompting calls for enhanced training, regular equipment checks, and stricter enforcement of occupational health regulations.