A mini-truck carrying 22 labourers fell into a gorge in Arunachal Pradesh. The accident occurred on Monday night. A survivor reached a Border Roads Organisation camp to seek help. Eighteen bodies have been spotted. An NDRF team is en route for recovery operations. The Prime Minister’s Office announced financial aid for the victims’ families. ANI photo NEW DELHI: The Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from the PM National Relief Fund for the families of those who died in the Arunachal Pradesh accident, and Rs 50,000 for the injured. “Distressed by the loss of lives due to a mishap in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000,” Prime Minister Modi announced, as per the statement shared by PMO on social media. A mini-truck carrying 22 labourers from Assam had fallen into a deep gorge on Monday night in Anjaw district, along the high-altitude Hayuliang–Chaglagam road near the Indo-China border. The incident came to light only two days later when a severely injured survivor climbed out of the gorge and walked nearly 4 km to a Border Roads Organisation camp to seek help.Anjaw deputy commissioner Millo Kojin said an Army team reached the wreckage but could not retrieve any bodies because of the steep slopes, thick forest cover and dangerous terrain. So far, 18 bodies have been spotted around 200 metres below the road. An NDRF team from Assam, equipped for high-risk terrain, is reaching the site to begin full search and recovery operations. About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosExplained: Did Mexico Follow Trump’s Footsteps To Slap Tariff on India? Impact on Indian TradersKharge Hits Back As JP Nadda Slams Nehru, Congress Over Vande Mataram In Rajya SabhaSouth Asian Bloc Minus India? Why Pak’s Fresh Regional Pitch Fails On Economics, Politics, Geography‘Hands Were Trembling’: Rahul Gandhi Takes Sharp Dig At Amit Shah Over Ls AddressTrump’s $1 Million Gold Card Explained: What America’s Costliest Visa Means For Indian ApplicantsUS Clears $686 Million F-16 Upgrade For Pakistan, Sparking Major Strategic Ripples Across South AsiaGoa Club Owners Saurabh & Gaurav Luthra Arrested in Phuket After Deadly Fire‘Damaging India, Hurting America’: Jayapal Flags Tariff Crisis Hitting Both NationsAmid Flight Meltdown, IndiGo Chairman Denies Claims of Rule Manipulation and Crisis EngineeringIndia-US Relations Face Hurdle As US Engages Pakistan Military, Says Dhruva Jaishankar123Photostories10 quick Korean phrases you can learn before you land in KoreaAre Khalid Al Ameri and Sunainaa Yella getting married? Inside the love story Instagram tried to soft-launch8 types of comforting Chaats to enjoy during winterPriyanka Chopra to Katrina Kaif: Decoding bridal jewellery of Bollywood actresses that belongs in your wedding vanityDhurandhar, Mission Majnu, Raazi; Gripping spy movies that expose and destroy deadly terror plots5 aggressive pet fish that aren’t for beginnersHow IGI Airport Is Using AI and Upgraded Runways to Beat Winter Fog9 heart-healthy foods with the highest amount of Omega 3 fatty acids8 everyday popular foreign brands Indians often assume are IndianBaby boy names inspired by Lord Vishnu123Hot PicksUS Pakistan DealTrump Gold CardSpiceJet FlightGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingSherrone MooreIsaiah RiderStephen CurryAdrian MorejonLebron JamesOlivia DunneTroy AikmanBengaluru CrimePaige Shiver Net WorthGabrielle Union
NEW DELHI: The Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from the PM National Relief Fund for the families of those who died in the Arunachal Pradesh accident, and Rs 50,000 for the injured. “Distressed by the loss of lives due to a mishap in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000,” Prime Minister Modi announced, as per the statement shared by PMO on social media. A mini-truck carrying 22 labourers from Assam had fallen into a deep gorge on Monday night in Anjaw district, along the high-altitude Hayuliang–Chaglagam road near the Indo-China border. The incident came to light only two days later when a severely injured survivor climbed out of the gorge and walked nearly 4 km to a Border Roads Organisation camp to seek help.Anjaw deputy commissioner Millo Kojin said an Army team reached the wreckage but could not retrieve any bodies because of the steep slopes, thick forest cover and dangerous terrain. So far, 18 bodies have been spotted around 200 metres below the road. An NDRF team from Assam, equipped for high-risk terrain, is reaching the site to begin full search and recovery operations.
