Heartbreak gripped Jabalpur as a reckless driver mowed down resting laborers, resulting in five fatalities from an NHAI construction site near Gaur River. The Sunday afternoon chaos in Barela claimed two lives immediately, with three more in hospital.
Eight injured workers fight on, their conditions varying. The accident has ignited debates on roadside safety amid booming highway developments in Madhya Pradesh.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, mourning the irreplaceable losses, rolled out comprehensive assistance. State exchequer provides Rs 4 lakh to each bereaved family, Rs 1 lakh to severe cases, and Rs 50,000 to others. The agency matches with Rs 6 lakh, Rs 1 lakh, and Rs 50,000 respectively.
Enraged crowds blocked traffic the next day, pushing for Rs 25 lakh aid and culprits’ punishment. Cops secured the errant car and its owner, vowing a detailed inquiry.
Standing with the afflicted, Yadav prayed for eternal peace and resilience, urging swift healings. Opposition figure Jitu Patwari grieved while charging the regime with callousness.
Beyond grief, this incident demands action: mandatory breaks in safe zones, speed checks, and worker insurance. As investigations unfold, Madhya Pradesh pledges to honor the lost by fortifying safeguards for its toiling masses.