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NHRC Member Holds Punjab Government Responsible for Tarn Taran Bus Crash
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 03:22 PM
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A National Human Rights Commission member publicly blamed the Punjab state administration for the bus accident that occurred in Tarn Taran, citing lapses in safety oversight.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member, speaking to media, said the recent bus crash in Tarn Taran district was a direct result of administrative negligence by the Punjab government. The official highlighted that inadequate enforcement of vehicle safety norms and poor road maintenance contributed to the tragedy, which left several passengers injured.
According to the NHRC representative, the state authorities had previously been warned about the condition of the route and the overloading of buses, yet corrective measures were not implemented in time. The member urged the Punjab administration to launch an immediate inquiry and to strengthen compliance checks to prevent similar incidents.
The statement comes as families of the victims demand accountability and faster relief. State officials have not yet responded to the NHRC member's allegations, but have promised a separate investigation into the cause of the accident.
According to the NHRC representative, the state authorities had previously been warned about the condition of the route and the overloading of buses, yet corrective measures were not implemented in time. The member urged the Punjab administration to launch an immediate inquiry and to strengthen compliance checks to prevent similar incidents.
The statement comes as families of the victims demand accountability and faster relief. State officials have not yet responded to the NHRC member's allegations, but have promised a separate investigation into the cause of the accident.