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Defence Minister Expresses Grief Over Fatal Punjab Road Accident
Eight MGNREGA workers were killed in Sangrur district after a speeding vehicle struck them while they rested by the roadside. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has expressed condolences to the bereaved families.
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A tragic road accident in Punjab's Sangrur district claimed eight lives on Wednesday when a speeding car rammed into a group of MGNREGA workers who were taking a water break by the roadside in Alisher village. The impact of the collision proved fatal for the workers, who were engaged in rural employment scheme work in the area.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed deep grief over the incident, offering his condolences to the families of the deceased. The accident has reignited concerns about road safety in rural areas and the vulnerabilities faced by workers engaged in government employment programmes.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the accident. Preliminary reports suggest the vehicle was traveling at high speed at the time of the collision. The driver's identity and whether any criminal charges will be filed are currently under review by investigating officers.