Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for next of kin of deceased in road accident in Golaghat district. Twelve persons, including two minors, were killed on national highway at Balijan in Dergaon. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed deep anguish at the horrific bus accident and offered condolences to bereaved families. Assam transport minister sent officials to investigate the accident. NHIDCL regional executive director diverted traffic for repair works on the highway.
