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Punjab govt announces ₹5 lakh compensation for families of bus crash victims near Nowshera Pannu
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 09:31 PM
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The Punjab government will give ₹5 lakh to each family of those killed and ₹1 lakh to each injured person in the bus accident near Nowshera Pannu, as directed by the Chief Minister.
A bus collision near Nowshera Pannu in Punjab left several passengers dead and many injured. In response, the state government announced a compensation package of ₹5 lakh for each family of the deceased and ₹1 lakh for every injured survivor. The relief amount is intended to support immediate medical expenses and family needs.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann instructed senior officials to ensure that the promised financial aid is disbursed without delay and that all victims receive uninterrupted medical treatment and rehabilitation services. Relief teams have been mobilised to coordinate the distribution of funds and to oversee the provision of necessary healthcare facilities.
The government’s decision comes as part of a broader effort to address the aftermath of the accident and to provide timely assistance to those affected. Authorities have also pledged to investigate the cause of the crash and to take preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann instructed senior officials to ensure that the promised financial aid is disbursed without delay and that all victims receive uninterrupted medical treatment and rehabilitation services. Relief teams have been mobilised to coordinate the distribution of funds and to oversee the provision of necessary healthcare facilities.
The government’s decision comes as part of a broader effort to address the aftermath of the accident and to provide timely assistance to those affected. Authorities have also pledged to investigate the cause of the crash and to take preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.