A car crushed eight MNREGA workers on the Lehragaga-Jakhal Road in Punjab. The incident caused widespread panic in the area.
A speeding car wreaked havoc on the Lehragaga-Jakhal Road in Sangrur, Punjab. The car crushed eight MNREGA workers. Eight workers lost their lives in the accident. Around 23 male and female workers were working on the road at the time of the accident.
According to preliminary information, eight workers died in the accident, while several others were seriously injured. Upon receiving information about the incident, a local police team arrived at the scene and began investigating.
Congress leader Raja Vading expressed grief
Congress leader Amarinder Singh Raja Warring expressed grief over the accident. He said, “I am deeply saddened by the tragic incident in Lehra. In the accident, a speeding car crushed eight MNREGA workers and injured several others. This is heartbreaking.”
He further said, “These are the poorest labourers who work hard to earn their livelihood. I urge the administration to ensure immediate medical aid to the injured, take strictest action against the culprits and provide adequate compensation to the families of the deceased. May God grant peace to the departed souls.”
