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Eight MGNREGA workers killed in hit-and-run incident in Punjab
A speeding vehicle struck a group of MGNREGA workers in Punjab, resulting in the deaths of all eight individuals at the scene. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
LSN India ·
Eight workers employed under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) were killed after being struck by a speeding vehicle in Punjab. The incident occurred as the workers were carrying out their daily duties, when the car collided with the group with considerable force.
Local law enforcement reached the scene following reports of the accident. All eight victims were pronounced dead at the location, according to initial reports from authorities. The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are being examined by police as part of an ongoing investigation.
The identities of the deceased workers and further details regarding the vehicle involved remain under investigation. Authorities have appealed for any witnesses to come forward with information that may assist in establishing the sequence of events leading to the tragedy.
MGNREGA, a flagship employment guarantee scheme in India, provides wage employment to rural workers during lean agricultural seasons. The incident has raised concerns about workplace safety for workers engaged in manual labor and construction activities across the state.