Tarn Taran Bus Accident: Bhagwant Mann Announces Rs 5-Lakh Ex Gratia For Victims’ Kin

Last Updated:November 15, 2026, 9:09 PM IST

Announcing financial assistance, Mann said the state government would provide Rs 5 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh each to the injured.

CM Bhagwant Mann met those injured in the accident, at a hospital in Amritsar.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday visited a hospital in Amritsar to meet pilgrims injured in a bus accident near Naushehra Pannuan in Tarn Taran district.

The accident involved buses carrying pilgrims under the Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Yojna and claimed five lives, including four pilgrims and a motorcyclist, while 11 others sustained injuries.

Announcing financial assistance, Mann said the state government would provide Rs 5 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh each to the injured. He also assured that all injured persons would receive free medical treatment.

Taking to X, Mann said, “Today, I visited a hospital in Amritsar to enquire about the well-being of pilgrims injured in the bus accident near Naushehra Pannuan. By God’s grace, most of the injured are out of danger and are expected to recover soon and return home.”

He expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and said the civil and police administrations had been directed to extend all possible assistance to the affected families and ensure the best medical care for the injured.

Highlighting the scale of the Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Scheme, Mann said 7,02,203 pilgrims had benefited from the initiative through 17,531 bus journeys to religious destinations, including Amritsar, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Haridwar-Rishikesh, Khatu Shyam and Mathura-Vrindavan.

He added that more than 70 buses operate daily under the scheme, facilitating pilgrimages for over 3,000 devotees.

Appealing to opposition parties not to politicise the tragedy, Mann said, “It is deeply unfortunate that such a tragic incident has taken place, but it should not be politicised. The incident should not be attributed to any fault on the part of the government. The Punjab Government remains committed to the safety and well-being of every citizen.”

He also highlighted the role of the state’s Sadak Surakhya Force (SSF) in reducing road accidents and saving lives through prompt emergency response.

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What compensation did Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announce for the Tarn Taran bus accident victims?

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each for the families of those who died in the Tarn Taran bus accident and Rs 1 lakh each for the injured persons.

How did the fatal bus collision near Naushehra Pannuan happen in Tarn Taran district?

The accident occurred when the driver of one of the pilgrimage buses, in an attempt to avoid a motorcycle, crossed the road divider and collided head-on with an oncoming bus traveling in the opposite direction.

Which government initiative were the involved buses operating under during the crash?

Both buses were carrying pilgrims under the Punjab government’s ‘Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Scheme’, an initiative that facilitates free travel, accommodation, and food for eligible citizens aged 50 and above.

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