Jaisalmer bus tragedy: Authorities challenge helpline numbers after 20 passengers killed

A day after 20 passengers had been killed after a bus travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fireplace on Tuesday, authorities within the District Administration of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer have issued their respective helpline numbers for the general public.

The incident came about close to Thaiyat village in Jaisalmer on Tuesday

District administration mentioned in a message to members of the family of victims that, “All revered residents are requested to help in figuring out and aiding the members of the family of those that are lacking or untraceable within the fireplace accident involving the KK Travels bus (RJ 09PA8040) travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur on Tuesday, October 14th. As directed by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, the District Administrations of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer are working diligently and actively.”
The district administration acknowledged that DNA samples might be collected from two of the deceased's closest family members to establish them. Particular preparations have been made for this goal at Cottages 4 and 5 of Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, Jodhpur, and on the Trauma Centre of Jawahar Hospital, Jaisalmer.

“If anybody in your loved ones is lacking, please contact the helpline numbers under and obtain the mandatory help. District Management Room, Jodhpur, 0291-2650349, 2650350, Mahatma Gandhi Hospital- 09414159222, State Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Jodhpur 9414919021, Trauma Centre, Jawahar Hospital, Jaisalmer 9460106451, 9636908033, Jaisalmer Helpline Numbers, 9414801400, 8003101400, 02992 252201, 02992 255055”.

An skilled group is coming to Jodhpur from Ajmer and Bikaner to expedite the DNA identification course of, it mentioned.Earlier, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Jodhpur to satisfy these injured within the incident.Sharing an replace on X on Tuesday, Sharma mentioned, “Reached Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Jodhpur and met with the individuals injured within the Jaisalmer bus accident and their households. After inquiring about their remedy standing from the medical doctors, I instructed them to make sure all potential medical help and the very best remedy. I pray to God for a speedy restoration for all of the injured.”

Police Commissioner of Jodhpur, Om Prakash Paswan, mentioned, “16 injured have been introduced right here from Jaisalmer. 15 injured are receiving remedy on the Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, and one injured is receiving remedy at Shri Ram Hospital…”