Chief Minister Hemant Soren today expressed deep grief and sorrow over the unfortunate death of four migrant workers in Yavatmal, Maharashtra. He has also expressed condolences to the injured and wished for their wellness. The CM has requested the Maharashtra government to provide assistance to the injured. At the same time, he has directed the State co-ordinator to contact the Solapur administration for their assistance and safe return to Jharkhand.
Nodal Officer cum Principal Secretary AP Singh said that according to the information from Maharashtra the bus was coming from Solapur, Maharashtra to Jharkhand with labourers of the State. The ill-fated bus had an accident with a truck near Yevatmal, in which one labourer from Palamu was killed. In the preliminary reports death of four labourers was reported. In the accident more than 15 labourers have been injured, he said.