Sangrur, Oct 18: Five women working under the MGNREGA scheme lost their lives and four others sustained severe injuries in a tragic road accident near Alisher village on the Lehragaga-Jakhal main road on Sunday.
The incident occurred late Sunday afternoon, shortly before 5 PM, when a speeding car reportedly struck a group of female workers, including several elderly individuals, who were engaged in MGNREGA work along the road. Local responders affirmed that five women died on the spot due to the impact, while four others suffered critical injuries and were rushed to nearby medical facilities for urgent treatment.
News of the fatality triggered widespread grief and anger throughout the local community. Following the collision, local residents gathered at the scene and staged a sit-in protest on the main thoroughfare, blocking traffic to demand immediate administrative accountability and strict action against the driver.
Authorities stated that precise details regarding the identity of the driver and the cause of the collision remain under investigation. Officials maintained that further information regarding the deceased and injured individuals, as well as measures taken to restore traffic flow, will be released following initial inquiries.
