Announcement of financial assistance of ₹5 lakh each to the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 each to the injured

Instructions to ensure all necessary arrangements for better treatment of the injured

The state government stands with the affected families in this hour of grief – Chief Minister Shri Sai

Raipur, October 20, 2026/ Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai expressed deep sorrow over the untimely death of six people in the horrific bus accident on the Manendragarh-Kelhari road. He expressed his deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in this heartbreaking incident and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai announced financial assistance of ₹5 lakh each from the state government to the families of those killed in the accident and ₹50,000 each to the injured. He said that the state government stands with the affected families during this difficult time and will provide them with all possible assistance.

Upon receiving information about the accident, Chief Minister Shri Sai directed the district administration to promptly conduct relief and rescue operations and ensure all necessary arrangements for the treatment of the injured. He said that the best possible medical facilities should be provided to the injured and there should be no shortage of treatment.

Chief Minister Shri Sai stated that the passengers injured in the accident are undergoing treatment at the Civil Hospital in Manendragarh and the District Hospital in Chirmiri. Two seriously injured passengers have been referred to Ambikapur for better treatment. The Chief Minister has directed the district administration to continuously monitor the condition of the injured and provide all possible medical assistance as needed.

Chief Minister Shri Sai has prayed to God to give place to the departed souls in His feet, give strength to the bereaved families to bear this immense sorrow and give speedy recovery to all the injured.