Jaipur, Jul 31 (PTI) Two kanwariyas died and another was injured after being hit by a speeding truck in Rajasthan's Ajmer district, police said Monday.

The incident happened on Sunday evening near Jhadwasa village, they said.

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SHO Nasirabad Roshan Lal Samariya said that the deceased have been identified as Mukesh (23) and Mohit (24). He said the bodies were handed over to the families after post-mortem and added that the injured person is undergoing treatment in a hospital.

A case has been registered against the truck driver under sections 279, 304 (A) of the Indian Penal Code. The truck has been seized and the driver was arrested, police said.

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Expressing sadness over the accident, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that financial assistance will be given to the families.

"Received the sad news of the death of 2 kanwariyas and injury to another in an accident. Our deepest sympathies are with the families of the deceased kanwariyas in this unfortunate accident. I wish the injured person a speedy recovery," Gehlot tweeted.

The families of both the deceased will be provided assistance as per rules from the Chiranjeevi Accidental Insurance Scheme," he said.

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