Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma said that he was “deeply distressed” by the tragic accident in Kaziranga.
“The scale of this loss has shaken all of us, and my heart goes out to every family that has lost a loved one. No words can ease their pain, but I want them to know that they are not alone. All of Assam stands with them in this hour of grief,” he wrote in a post on X.
“Our foremost priority now is to make sure the injured receive the best possible medical care without delay,” he added.
Sarma said that Assam minister Atul Bora is present at the site and personally overseeing the relief arrangements.
