Kaziranga Road Accident: Owner Arrested Amid Safety Violations

A tragic road accident in Kaziranga has resulted in the arrest of the vehicle owner, Anjir Ali, following revelations of serious safety violations. The traveller involved was found to be overloaded and lacking a required speed-limiting device, despite official records indicating otherwise. Investigations are ongoing, with authorities examining the container truck involved in the collision. The incident has claimed 26 lives, prompting the Chief Minister to assure a thorough investigation into the causes of this tragedy. Transport officials are also increasing checks on passenger vehicles to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 15, 2026, 12:24 IST

Tragic Incident in Kaziranga

Rescue efforts underway for trapped passengers following the collision on Friday (Image Source)

Guwahati, Nov 15: Bokakhat Police have apprehended Anjir Ali, the owner of the vehicle involved in the deadly road accident at Rongajan in Kaziranga. The arrest follows an investigation revealing numerous traffic violations and safety issues related to the vehicle.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the traveller, which is legally permitted to carry 27 passengers, was overloaded with 41 individuals at the time of the incident.

According to Golaghat Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Swapnaneel Deka, the vehicle lacked a speed-limiting device (SLD), despite official documentation claiming its installation.

“Records indicate the traveller was equipped with an SLD, but it was not present in reality,” Deka stated.

Authorities also discovered that the vehicle had committed 12 traffic violations since 2025, raising concerns about its continued operation despite these infractions.

Investigators are also looking into the container truck that was involved in the crash, which is equipped with an electronic recording device. However, access to its data requires intervention from Volvo, who has been notified to assist in the inquiry.

“The container truck has also been linked to several offences,” the SSP added.

During a visit to the accident site, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the government's commitment to thoroughly investigate the incident. “We will explore every possible angle regarding this tragedy,” he remarked.

In response to the accident, transport officials have ramped up inspections of passenger vehicles in Guwahati, especially in the Khanapara region, to ensure compliance with speed-limiting device regulations.

The collision between the minibus and the container truck on Friday evening has resulted in 26 fatalities to date.