Assam: 5 killed, several injured in road accident; PM Modi extends condolences

Guwahati (Assam), April 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended condolences over the road accident in Biswanath district of Assam which claimed the lives of 5 people and injured several others. According to reports, the accident occurred on Saturday night, when the vehicle carrying around 20 people overturned in Biswanath. They were reported en route to their home from a Bihu function. "I am saddened by the loss of lives due to a road accident in Biswanath district of Assam. Condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. I pray that the injured recover at the earliest," Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said on Twitter. Also Read | Noida police on alert after Delhi's Jahangirpuri violence; several injured Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also expressed condolences on the incident and directed the administration to monitor the health of the injured ones. "Deeply pained by the loss of 5 young lives in an unfortunate road accident at Biswanath last night. My condolences to the bereaved families of Sanjay Basumatary (17), Koliman Basumatary (21), Bornali Boro (15), Budhimoti Boro (14) and Radhika Daimary (15)," CM Sarma said on Twitter. "The victims were on their way home from a Bihu function. Five injured have been shifted to Gohpur Civil Hospital & Catholic Hospital at Borgang. Have asked the administration to monitor the situation and provide the injured all necessary help. I pray for their speedy recovery," he added. Also Read | UK PM Boris Johnson to visit India next week; Indo-Pacific security, jobs on agenda -PTC News