CM Mann Expresses Grief Over Bathinda Bus Accident

by The_unmuteenglish

Chandigarh, 27 December 2024 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann expressed sorrow over a tragic bus accident on Talwandi Sabo Road in Bathinda, where a private bus plunged into the Lasara drain on Friday, leaving eight people, including the driver, dead and over 24 injured.

“The news of the accident is deeply saddening,” Mann tweeted. “I pray for peace for the departed souls and a speedy recovery for the injured. Rescue operations are underway, and administrative teams are at the site.”

Officials identified the deceased driver as Balkar Singh, a resident of Mansa. The bus, bearing the registration number PB 11 DB-6631, belonged to a private company.

The injured were rushed to the hospital, and rescue operations are continuing. Police are investigating the cause of the accident, with updates being monitored closely, according to the chief minister.

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