Tragic Bus Accident: 3 Women Farmers Dead, Several Injured Near Barnala
A tragic accident near Barnala leaves 3 women farmers dead and several injured. They were traveling to the Tohana Mahapanchayat as part of BKU Ugrahan.
Tragic Bus Accident: A bus carrying farmers to the Tohana Mahapanchayat met with a tragic accident on the Barnala-Bathinda Highway near Barnala. The accident resulted in the deaths of three women farmers and left several others injured. The farmers were members of the BKU Ugrahan union.
What Happened?
The bus was en route to the Tohana Mahapanchayat when it lost control and overturned. Emergency services quickly responded, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. The incident has deeply shaken the farming community.
Farmers Associated with BKU Ugrahan
The victims of the accident were members of BKU Ugrahan, one of the prominent farmer unions actively involved in various protests and panchayats advocating for farmers' rights.
Authorities and Response
Tragic accident near Barnala: A bus carrying farmers to Tohana Mahapanchayat overturns, leaving 3 women farmers dead and several injured. The farmers were members of BKU Ugrahan. #BarnalaAccident #Farmers #BKUUgrahan pic.twitter.com/90A3guhJWy
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Local authorities have begun investigating the cause of the accident. Meanwhile, BKU Ugrahan representatives have expressed their grief and demanded safety measures for farmers traveling to such events.
A Heartbreaking Loss for the Farming Community
This tragic accident highlights the risks farmers face while traveling to support their causes. The farming community is in mourning, and condolences have been pouring in from across the country.
