Jhunjhunu Tragedy: Ashok Gehlot Demands Probe Into Labourer Deaths
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot calls for a thorough investigation into the deaths of labourers due to electrocution in Jhunjhunu.
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has called for a comprehensive investigation following a heartbreaking incident in Jhunjhunu district, where several labourers lost their lives due to electrocution. The tragedy occurred in Chhapoli village, located in the Udaipurwati area, while road construction work was underway.
Call for Accountability
Taking to the social media platform X, Ashok Gehlot expressed his deep sorrow over the "poignant" loss of lives. He emphasized that a detailed inquiry is necessary to uncover the exact circumstances that led to the accident during the construction process.
Gehlot stressed the importance of identifying those responsible for the lapse in safety, stating that it is essential to determine how such a fatal mishap occurred on a construction site.
“The tragic and heart-wrenching deaths of several laborers due to electrocution in Chhapoli, Udaipurwati, Jhunjhunu, are extremely sorrowful and poignant. A thorough investigation of this entire incident is essential to determine how this accident occurred during road construction and who is responsible for these deaths,” Gehlot wrote.
Support for Bereaved Families
Beyond the call for a probe, the former Chief Minister highlighted the immense emotional trauma facing the families of the deceased. He urged the state government to step forward and ensure that the affected families receive appropriate financial compensation and every possible form of assistance during this difficult time.
Gehlot concluded his message with a prayer for the departed souls and strength for the families to endure their unbearable loss.
Government Response and Compensation
The tragedy has drawn reactions from the highest levels of government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery for those injured in the mishap.
Through the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), an ex-gratia payment was announced from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF):
- Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased person.
- Rs 50,000 for each of the injured workers.
Additionally, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed his grief over the incident and assured that the state administration would extend all necessary assistance to the families impacted by the electrocution accident.