The recruitment drive for constables in the Excise Department has come under increased criticism after yet another fatality occurred during the ongoing physical fitness assessments.
Muramulla Suraya, also known as Bala, a young man in his early twenties from the Burmamines area in Jamshedpur, tragically became the 13th person to lose his life during this phase of the selection process.
Bala, the eldest of three brothers, was one of many hopefuls participating in the demanding physical tests required for recruitment. These assessments are known for their intensity, with candidates undergoing various endurance challenges, including a difficult running event.
Although Bala successfully completed the physical test on Thursday afternoon, his condition took a drastic turn for the worse later that evening. Event organizers rushed him to the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi for emergency treatment.
Despite being admitted to RIMS, Bala's health rapidly declined. Medical staff worked to stabilize him, but he was unable to recover from the extreme exhaustion and complications brought on by the fitness test. His condition worsened, and he passed away at around 5 a.m. on Saturday.
While the exact cause of death is believed to be related to the physical strain from the test, an official autopsy report has yet to be released. Family members and officials said that Bala had shown no signs of any underlying health issues before participating in the recruitment process, raising concerns about the adequacy of pre-screening for candidates before such physically demanding events.
Till date 13 aspirants have lost their lives in mysterious circumstances after undergoing the physical tests for the excise constable recruitment drive in Jharkhand.
The drive was halted for a few days after the death of 12 aspirants and the State police changed norms for physical tests and increased health facilities. However, when it restarted on September 10, another death has sent shock waves among aspirants.
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