Tragic Incident in Rajasthan: Eight Workers Electrocuted During Road Construction

A devastating accident in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, resulted in the electrocution of eight workers during road construction. The incident occurred when a gravel mixing machine came into contact with a high-tension power line. Five additional workers were injured in the tragedy. Local authorities reported that the workers had no time to react as the electricity surged through the machine. Following the incident, protests erupted in the community, demanding accountability for the safety measures in place. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot raised questions about responsibility, while the current Chief Minister expressed condolences for the victims. This incident has left the region in mourning.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 2, 2026, 13:30 IST

Fatal Accident in Jhunjhunu District

In Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan, a tragic accident occurred on Monday during road construction activities. Eight laborers working in the village of Chhapoli in the Udaipurwati area lost their lives due to electrocution, while five others sustained severe burns. The incident took place when a machine used for mixing gravel came into contact with a high-tension power line. As electricity surged through the machine, the nearby workers were caught in the deadly current.

Details from Local Authorities

According to Rampal, the station officer of Udaipurwati, the accident happened while gravel mixing was ongoing. The machine inadvertently touched the high-tension line, causing a surge of electricity that left the workers with no time to react. Following the incident, chaos erupted at the site, and the injured were rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Victims of the Tragedy

The eight workers who lost their lives included four from Haled Mandawara and four from Chhapoli village. The deceased were identified as Hariram Gurjar (30), Manglachand Gurjar (22), Kaluram Gurjar (29), and Pawan Gurjar (23) from Haled Mandawara, along with Vishnu Saini (38), Surendra alias Suresh Saini (30), Mukesh Saini (27), and Fatehchand Saini (32) from Chhapoli.

Local Protests Erupt

In the aftermath of the accident, local residents expressed their outrage. They staged a protest at the accident site, demanding accountability for the incident. The protests created a tense atmosphere in the area as the community sought answers regarding the safety measures in place.

Government Response

Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, expressed his sorrow over the incident and questioned who would be held responsible for the deaths. Current Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma also conveyed his condolences, acknowledging the grief that has enveloped the region following the loss of eight workers.