Tragic Loss: Eleven Candidates Die During Jharkhand Excise Constable Tests

Eleven candidates lost their lives during physical tests for recruiting excise constables in Jharkhand. The tragic incidents occurred across several districts. Authorities have launched investigations into these deaths, amidst allegations of mismanagement. The BJP youth wing protested against the JMM-led government, demanding accountability.

Eleven candidates died while undertaking physical tests during a drive to recruit excise constables in Jharkhand, police said on Sunday.

Physical tests under the Jharkhand excise constable competitive examinations began on August 22 in seven centres across Ranchi, Giridih, Hazaribag, Palamu, East Singhbhum and Sahebganj districts.

Four deaths occurred in Palamu, two each in Giridih and Hazaribag, and one each in Ranchi's Jaguar centre, and East Singhbhum's Mosabani and Sahebganj centres, according to IG (Operations) Amol V Homkar.

He stated that cases of unnatural death were registered and investigations were underway.

A total of 1,27,772 aspirants appeared for the physical tests till August 30, out of which 78,023 passed, he added.

Homkar said adequate arrangements, including medical teams, medicines, ambulance, mobile toilets and drinking water, were in place at all centres.

Alleging that the deaths occurred due to mismanagement, the BJP youth wing protested against the JMM-led government at Ranchi's Albert Ekka Chowk.

(With inputs from agencies.)