Major Revelation: Kaziranga Accident Vehicle Had 12 Previous Traffic Challans

A major revelation has emerged in the investigation into the fatal Kaziranga accident in Assam, where a passenger-filled Tempo Traveller collided with a container truck. According to police, the mini-bus had a history of traffic violations, particularly for overspeeding. It had reportedly received 12 challans on different occasions, amounting to approximately ₹38,500. Although these fines had been paid, another challan worth ₹4,000 was still pending. The vehicle was reportedly fined for overspeeding in Jorhat in March. Earlier, in August and September 2025, action had also been taken against it for speeding in the Kaziranga area. In one instance, the bus was allegedly caught travelling at 62 kmph. Speed limits are strictly prescribed in the Kaziranga region to protect wildlife and ensure road safety. The revelations have raised further questions about repeated traffic violations and enforcement of speed restrictions. Meanwhile, a person at the accident site described the incident as deeply distressing and mentioned that injured people had been admitted to the ICU. The container truck driver reportedly said the collision occurred when the approaching vehicle came close to him.