Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Assam CM aids Arunachal crash victims' families
A very sad accident happened on December 8 in Arunachal Pradesh where a truck carrying 21 workers fell into a deep gorge.
Sadly, 20 people died, and only one person, Budheswar Deep, survived.
The Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, visited the families of the people who died on December 17.
He gave each family Rs 5 lakh as help from the Assam government and said they would get another Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s fund.
He also promised to help these families with things like getting ration cards and finding jobs.
The police have arrested three people involved in the accident: the truck owner and two contractors who had hired the workers.
The Chief Minister also talked about the need for more industries and better skills training in Assam to stop people from leaving for better jobs elsewhere.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met families of 20 victims who died in a road accident in Arunachal Pradesh on December 8.
He provided Rs 5 lakh each as ex-gratia assistance and announced an additional Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund.
Sarma directed officials to ensure families are covered under the Orunodoi Scheme and issued ration cards for government benefits.
He assured continued support, including exploring employment opportunities and educational assistance for affected children.
The police arrested the truck owner, Bhushan Kumar, and two contractors, Sirajul Ahmed and Sairuddin Ali, involved in the accident.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, families of 20 victims, truck owner Bhushan Kumar, contractors Sirajul Ahmed and Sairuddin Ali
- What
- Assam CM met families of victims, provided ex-gratia assistance, and announced additional support; police arrested three individuals involved in the accident
- When
- December 17 (meeting), December 8 (accident)
- Where
- Gelapukhuri Tea Estate in Tinsukia, Assam; Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district (accident location)
- Why
- To provide financial assistance and support to the families of the victims of a tragic road accident
- Date of Incident
- December 8
- Location of Incident
- Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district
- Number of Victims
- 20
- Ex-gratia Assistance from Assam Government
- Rs 5 lakh per family
- Additional Assistance from PM’s Relief Fund
- Rs 2 lakh per family
- Lone Survivor
- Budheswar Deep (23)
- Arrested Individuals
- Bhushan Kumar (truck owner), Sirajul Ahmed, Sairuddin Ali (contractors)
