Heroic Survival Amidst Arunachal Pradesh Tragedy

Budheswar Deep, the sole survivor of a tragic road accident in Arunachal Pradesh where 18 people died, is critically injured and receiving treatment at Assam Medical College. Despite severe injuries, he managed to alert authorities, enabling rescue operations. The accident involved a truck plunging into a gorge in remote terrain.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Guwahati | Updated: 12-12-2025 12:47 IST | Created: 12-12-2025 12:47 IST
Heroic Survival Amidst Arunachal Pradesh Tragedy
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In a tragic accident in Arunachal Pradesh, a truck plunged into a gorge, resulting in the loss of 18 lives. The lone survivor, Budheswar Deep, has been hospitalized in critical condition at Assam Medical College and Hospital in Dibrugarh.

Authorities revealed that Deep, only 23, initially received treatment at Tinsukia Medical College but was referred to a more specialized facility in Dibrugarh due to severe head and chest injuries. Medical professionals emphasize that his condition remains critical and he is not yet out of danger.

Despite severe trauma, Deep managed to trek to the nearest camp to alert authorities, leading to rescue efforts. The accident is believed to have occurred on the night of December 8th in a remote area, 40 km from Hayuliang towards Chaglagam.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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