PM Modi Announces Compensation After Fatal Assam Highway Crash
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces compensation for victims of the tragic Golaghat road accident in Assam that claimed 24 lives near Kaziranga.
A horrific head-on collision near Kaziranga National Park has turned a Friday journey into a scene of devastation, claiming the lives of at least 24 people in Assam's Golaghat district. The accident, which occurred in the Rongajaan area, involved a passenger vehicle and a container truck, leaving the local community and the nation in deep mourning.
In response to the catastrophe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced financial assistance for the victims and their families. Expressing his deep anguish on X, the Prime Minister stated that an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) will be provided to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives. Additionally, those injured in the mishap will receive Rs 50,000 to assist with their medical recovery.
National and State Leaders Express Grief
The tragedy has drawn condolences from the highest levels of government. President Droupadi Murmu issued a statement describing the news as deeply saddening, offering her heartfelt sympathies to the families who lost loved ones. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also expressed his heartbreak, noting that no words can truly ease the pain of such a loss, while wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya remarked that the accident has shaken the entire state. He extended his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls. On the ground, State Minister and Bokakhat MLA Atul Bora has been overseeing rescue and relief operations. He confirmed that 11 injured survivors have been shifted to Jorhat Medical College & Hospital, while other survivors are receiving medical attention at the Bokakhat Civil Hospital.