Protests Erupt Over Fatal Dumper Accident in Jhunjhunu

Tension flared in Jhunjhunu after a 70-year-old man was fatally run over by a dumper. Villagers protested, leading to stone-pelting and clashes with police. Four officers were injured. The crowd, angered by overloaded dumpers, dispersed after police intervention. The deceased's body was sent for post-mortem.

Tension escalated in Jhunjhunu district as villagers clashed with police over the tragic death of a 70-year-old man hit by a dumper.

The incident in Mehada village led to four police officers getting injured during the ensuing stone-pelting by angry residents.

The unrest was driven by community demands for action against overloaded dumpers, prompting a police response to maintain order.

(With inputs from agencies.)