Assam Announces ₹9 Lakh Ex Gratia After Kaziranga Minibus Crash

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced an ex gratia of nine lakh rupees for the families of each victim killed in a tragic minibus-truck collision near Kaziranga National Park. The fatal head-on crash resulted in twenty-six fatalities across the state. Sarma also publicly admitted that certain traffic restrictions had been relaxed due to political pressure. This highlights ongoing safety concerns on regional highways and government accountability regarding traffic management.