Amritsar, November 15, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday announced financial assistance of ₹5 lakh each for the families of those killed in the Amritsar bus accident and ₹1 lakh for every injured person. He also assured free medical treatment and directed hospital authorities to provide the best possible care to all those injured.
The Chief Minister visited a hospital in Amritsar to meet pilgrims injured in the accident near Naushehra Pannuan involving buses operating under the Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Scheme.
Expressing grief over the loss of five lives, Mann said 11 people had sustained injuries in the incident. The deceased included four pilgrims and a motorcyclist.
In a message posted on X, the Chief Minister said most of the injured were out of danger and were expected to recover. He extended condolences to the bereaved families and assured them that the state government would stand by them during the difficult period.
Mann said the Civil and Police administrations had been instructed to provide every possible assistance to the affected families and ensure proper medical care for the injured. He also prayed for strength for the bereaved families and peace for the departed souls.
Highlighting the reach of the Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Scheme, the Chief Minister said more than seven lakh pilgrims had benefited from the initiative through over 17,000 trips to religious destinations, including Amritsar, Khatu Shyam and Mathura.
He said more than 70 buses operate daily under the scheme, facilitating the pilgrimage of over 3,000 devotees every day. Mann added that such an unfortunate incident had not occurred during the journeys undertaken under the programme.
Appealing to opposition parties not to politicise the tragedy, the Chief Minister said accidents should not be turned into political controversies. He reiterated that the government remained committed to public safety and the welfare of citizens.
Mann also highlighted the role of Punjab’s Sadak Surakhya Force (SSF), saying its prompt emergency response and road safety interventions had helped reduce accidents and save lives across the state.
He reaffirmed that the government would extend all possible support to the families affected by the accident.
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