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Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expresses grief over the deaths of six people in the Manendragarh–Kelhari bus accident and announces financial assistance for the bereaved families and injured passengers through a post on X from Raipur on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Photo: channel24india.com via X/@vishnudsai
Chief Minister announces ₹5 lakh for each bereaved family and ₹50,000 for each injured person, directs prompt relief operations and comprehensive medical care.
Key Highlights
- Six people lose their lives in a bus accident on the Manendragarh–Kelhari road.
- CM Vishnu Deo Sai expresses grief and extends condolences to the bereaved families.
- State government announces ₹5 lakh for each deceased person’s family and ₹50,000 for each injured person.
- Injured passengers receive treatment in Manendragarh and Chirmiri.
- Two seriously injured passengers referred to Ambikapur for further treatment.
Raipur: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expresses deep sorrow over the deaths of six people in a bus accident on the Manendragarh–Kelhari road and announces financial assistance of ₹5 lakh each for the bereaved families and ₹50,000 each for those injured. Extending his condolences to the affected families, he directed the district administration to carry out relief and rescue operations promptly and ensure all necessary arrangements for the treatment of injured passengers.
Government Stands with Affected Families
Expressing grief over the loss of lives, the Chief Minister conveyed his sympathy to the families who lost their loved ones and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
“The State government stands with the affected families in this difficult time, and every possible assistance will be provided to them,” Sai said.
The financial assistance announced by the Chief Minister will be provided by the State government to the families of those who died and to passengers injured in the accident.
Prompt Relief and Medical Care Directed
On receiving information about the accident, Sai instructed the district administration to act swiftly on relief and rescue measures and arrange the necessary medical facilities.
“The injured must receive the best possible medical care, and there should be no shortcoming in their treatment,” he said.
He also directed officials to monitor the condition of injured passengers continuously and provide further medical assistance according to their needs.
Two Seriously Injured Passengers Referred to Ambikapur
According to the information shared by the Chief Minister, injured passengers are undergoing treatment at Civil Hospital, Manendragarh, and District Hospital, Chirmiri.
Two seriously injured passengers have been referred to Ambikapur for better treatment.
Sai asked the district administration to maintain close oversight of treatment arrangements and ensure that all necessary support remains available.
Condolences and Prayers for Recovery
The Chief Minister prayed for peace for the departed souls and strength for the bereaved families to endure their loss. He also wished all injured passengers a speedy recovery.
