Excise Constable Recruitment: 10 deaths in recruitment race, over 100 unconscious

Excise Constable Recruitment Jharkhand: Taking cognizance of the death and unconsciousness of candidates during the recruitment process, Chief Minister Hemant Soren has given instructions to the officials.

In Jharkhand, some candidates died during the physical examination for the recruitment of excise constables. The police said that the physical examination was being conducted at seven centers in Ranchi, Giridih, Hazaribagh, Palamu, East Singhbhum, and Sahibganj districts.

BJP Alleges Mismanagement

The BJP claimed that 10 candidates died during the campaign, and accused the officials of “mismanagement”. The highest number of deaths and unconsciousness cases during the recruitment process came from Palamu. Here, four people have died in two days, and more than 80 candidates are undergoing treatment. It is worth noting that more than 100 candidates have become unconscious and have been hospitalized in the state since the physical examination started on August 22.

What Do the Officials Say

The Jharkhand Police said on Saturday that some candidates died during the physical examination for the recruitment of excise constables. The police said that the physical examination was being conducted at seven centers in Ranchi, Giridih, Hazaribagh, Palamu, East Singhbhum, and Sahibganj districts.

CM Changes Recruitment Race Time

Taking cognizance of the death and unconsciousness of candidates during the recruitment process, Chief Minister Hemant Soren has given instructions to the officials. Following the CM’s order, the timing of the recruitment race has been changed to 4 am from Saturday onwards, so that candidates do not have to face the scorching heat during the race.