Tarn Taran, November 14 (Yes Punjab News)
Five people were killed and 16 others injured after two buses carrying pilgrims collided head-on on the Tarn Taran-Bathinda National Highway near Naushehra Pannuan village in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives.
According to local authorities, five of the injured passengers were in critical condition. After receiving primary medical aid locally, they were referred to a hospital in Amritsar for specialised treatment.
Police have identified three of the deceased as Davinder Kaur, a resident of Phailoke village in Tarn Taran, Narinder Singh and 22-year-old Sahajpreet Singh. Efforts are underway to establish the identities of the remaining two victims.
Preliminary investigation indicated that around 80 pilgrims were travelling in the two buses when the accident occurred. One bus had started from Bhitiwal village in the Lambi Assembly constituency, carrying around 40 women devotees heading to Sri Darbar Sahib in Amritsar. The other bus was returning to Bargari after its passengers had completed their pilgrimage to the Golden Temple.
Both buses suffered extensive damage in the high-impact collision. Local residents and emergency responders joined rescue operations following the accident.
The Prime Minister’s Office shared Modi’s message of condolence on X, expressing sympathy with the bereaved families and wishing a speedy recovery to those injured.
“Saddened to hear about the loss of life due to a mishap in Tarn Taran, Punjab. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this tragic mishap. May the injured recover at the earliest: PM @narendramodi,” the post read.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also expressed grief over the deaths and conveyed condolences to the affected families. He prayed for strength for the bereaved and a speedy recovery for the injured.
Punjab MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney urged the authorities to ensure the best possible medical treatment for the injured and provide all necessary assistance to affected families. He also expressed condolences and prayed for peace for the departed souls.
Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal blamed the state government for the accident, alleging negligence in ensuring the safety of buses carrying devotees. He demanded accountability from the Aam Aadmi Party government and prayed for the recovery of the injured.
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