Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed grief over a bus accident reported near Sekhwan police station in Batala, in which two people lost their lives and several others were injured.
In a statement, the Chief Minister described the incident as deeply tragic and extended condolences to the families of the deceased.
Bhagwant Mann: Financial Assistance Announced for Families
The Punjab government announced financial assistance of ₹2 lakh each for the families of those who died in the accident. The Chief Minister also assured that injured passengers would receive free and proper medical treatment.
Officials stated that the state government is closely monitoring the situation and providing necessary support to affected families.
Rescue Teams Responded Immediately
According to the Chief Minister, police personnel, medical teams, and road safety force officials reached the accident site soon after receiving information about the incident and began rescue and relief operations.
Emergency responders reportedly shifted injured passengers to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
Government Emphasizes Road Safety
The incident has once again drawn attention to road safety and accident prevention measures in Punjab. State authorities have been focusing on improving emergency response systems, traffic monitoring, and road safety awareness to reduce accident-related casualties.
The Chief Minister wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the accident and assured continued assistance from the government during the relief process.
