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Assam Announces Rs 9 Lakh Aid for Families of 26 Killed in Kaziranga Crash
✍️ India Today
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 07:32 PM
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The Assam government will provide each of the families of the 26 people killed in the Kaziranga crash with a compensation of Rs 9 lakh, officials said.
The state government of Assam has approved a one‑time assistance of Rs 9 lakh for every family that lost a member in the recent Kaziranga crash, which claimed 26 lives. The decision was communicated by state officials following the tragic incident that occurred within the Kaziranga region.
The crash, which took place on a road passing through the Kaziranga area, resulted in a high death toll, prompting immediate calls for relief measures. While details of the vehicles involved have not been released, the loss of 26 lives has deeply affected the local community.
Authorities said the compensation will be disbursed directly to the next of kin of each victim, aiming to provide short‑term financial support to families coping with the sudden bereavement. The aid package is part of the state’s broader effort to address the humanitarian impact of the accident.
The announcement also underscores growing concerns about road safety in the region, with officials urging stricter enforcement of traffic regulations to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The crash, which took place on a road passing through the Kaziranga area, resulted in a high death toll, prompting immediate calls for relief measures. While details of the vehicles involved have not been released, the loss of 26 lives has deeply affected the local community.
Authorities said the compensation will be disbursed directly to the next of kin of each victim, aiming to provide short‑term financial support to families coping with the sudden bereavement. The aid package is part of the state’s broader effort to address the humanitarian impact of the accident.
The announcement also underscores growing concerns about road safety in the region, with officials urging stricter enforcement of traffic regulations to prevent similar tragedies in the future.