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In a tragic incident in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district, eight labourers were electrocuted while working on a road construction site in Chhapoli village. The accident occurred when a gravel-mixing machine came into contact with an overhead high-tension power line, causing the machine to become electrified and the workers nearby to be struck by the current. The incident has led to outrage among local residents, who have staged a protest demanding accountability. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot have both expressed their condolences and called for an investigation into the incident.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased worker, while the injured will receive Rs 50,000 each. The Chief Minister has directed concerned officials to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured, provide immediate assistance to the affected families, and conduct an investigation into the incident.
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