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BJP Yatra Tragedy in Mansa: District Vice‑President Dies, Death Toll Rises to Two
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 09:53 AM
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A senior BJP official from Mansa district died from injuries sustained in a yatra accident, raising the death count to two.
A BJP yatra in Mansa district, Punjab, turned tragic when a senior party functionary lost his life. The official, who served as the district vice‑president, had been injured in the incident and later succumbed to those injuries.
His death brings the total number of fatalities from the yatra to two, officials said. The earlier casualty was reported shortly after the accident, and both deaths have been confirmed by local authorities.
Police have opened an inquiry to determine the cause of the mishap and to assess whether safety protocols were breached. Senior party leaders have expressed deep sorrow and have promised full cooperation with the investigation.
The BJP’s state office released a statement conveying condolences to the families of the deceased and pledged to provide assistance to those affected by the tragedy.
His death brings the total number of fatalities from the yatra to two, officials said. The earlier casualty was reported shortly after the accident, and both deaths have been confirmed by local authorities.
Police have opened an inquiry to determine the cause of the mishap and to assess whether safety protocols were breached. Senior party leaders have expressed deep sorrow and have promised full cooperation with the investigation.
The BJP’s state office released a statement conveying condolences to the families of the deceased and pledged to provide assistance to those affected by the tragedy.