Assam minibus-truck collision kills 26; CM admits political pressure eased traffic rules

A head-on collision between a minibus and truck near Kaziranga National Park killed 26 people. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced ₹9 lakh ex gratia per deceased and admitted that traffic restrictions had been relaxed due to political pressure, raising questions about enforcement and accountability.

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