Eight labourers were electrocuted when a machine being used during road construction work came into contact with an electricity line in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district on Monday, police said, adding that five others sustained burn injuries in the accident.
The accident occurred in Chhapoli village under Udaipurwati police station area, where a narrow road connecting Chhapoli to Kadamkund was being constructed with public participation. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed grief over the accident and ordered a high-level inquiry. He sought a detailed report from the district collector and directed officials to ensure prompt and proper treatment of the injured. The chief minister also directed minister Jhabar Singh Kharra to visit the spot and ensure all possible assistance to those affected by the incident.
Nagar said technical officials had been directed to visit the spot and ascertain the circumstances that led to the accident. “If any departmental or technical lapse is found, action will be taken,” he said.
Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot expressed grief over the deaths and demanded an investigation to determine how the accident occurred and who was responsible.
