SHOCKING! 11 aspirants die during physical test in Jharkhand excise constable drive

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

Physical tests under the Jharkhand excise constable competitive examinations began on August 22 in 7 centres across Ranchi, Giridih, Hazaribag, Palamu, East Singhbhum and Sahebganj districts.

Amol V Homkar, IG Operations, Jharkhand Police said, "Seven Centres have been set up in the state for Jharkhand excise constable recruitment. Unfortunately, 11 aspirants died while undertaking physical tests during the drive to recruit excise constables."

Mr Homkar said, “Adequate arrangements, including medical teams, medicines, ambulance, mobile toilets and drinking water, were ensured at all centres.”

State BJP president Babulal Marandi demanded a judicial investigation into the matter, besides compensation and jobs to the dependents of the aspirants who died.

"The government should immediately provide compensation and jobs to the dependents of those who died. Also, a judicial probe should be conducted into this serious matter," he added.