President Murmu condoles deaths in Chamba bus accident, prays for speedy recovery of injured
New Delhi, August 8
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a bus accident in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district and conveyed her condolences to the families of those who died in the accident.
At least seven people were killed and 11 others injured after a private bus skidded off the road near Chalunj Mor on the Tisa-Bairagarh route in Chamba district on Saturday morning.
Condoling the deaths, President Murmu said she was deeply saddened by the accident and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.
In a post on X, the President wrote, "I am deeply saddened by the news of the loss of lives in the bus accident that occurred in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. I express my deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones in this accident and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured."
Meanwhile, the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu also expressed grief over the deaths and said instructions had been issued to the district administration to ensure that all the injured are immediately admitted to the nearest hospitals and provided proper treatment.
On X, CM said, "The news of the demise of 7 people and injuries to 11 others in the bus accident near Chaluj Morh on the Tisa-Bairagarh route in Chamba district is extremely heartbreaking. I extend my deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones in this tragic accident. May God grant a place at His divine feet to the souls of the departed and bestow strength upon the bereaved families to bear this immense sorrow."
"Instructions have been issued to the district administration to ensure that all the injured are immediately admitted to the nearest hospitals and proper arrangements are made for their treatment. I pray to God for the swift recovery of all the injured," he added.
The accident took place amid incessant monsoon rains in the state, which have disrupted road connectivity and essential services in several areas.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Very sad news from Chamba. These private buses often don't maintain their vehicles properly, and the drivers take risks on narrow mountain roads. It's a relief that the CM has instructed for immediate medical care. Prayers for the injured 🙏
Really unfortunate. The monsoon season always makes travel in hilly regions risky. Condolences to the families affected. The state authorities need to review the safety protocols for buses plying on such routes, especially during heavy rainfall periods.
Heartbreaking news! 🙏 It's good that President Murmu and CM Sukhu have responded quickly, but we need more than condolences. The government should conduct a thorough inquiry into this accident and ensure that road infrastructure in remote areas like Tisa-Bairagarh is improved with proper signages and guardrails.
So sad to hear about this tragedy. My thoughts are with the victims and their families. The weather conditions have been really rough across North India. I hope the injured recover soon and the authorities take note of the need for better safety measures on these routes.
Praying for all the families affected 🙏 But I really think the private bus operators should be held accountable. Their vehicles are often not fit for such difficult terrain, and the lack of proper maintenance is a major cause of such accidents. The district administration needs to check the compliance of all buses plying in hilly areas.
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