Bilaspur Bus Accident: Death toll reaches 16, Check Complete list here

October 8, 2025

Sixteen people have died so far in a horrific road accident that occurred Tuesday evening near the Bhallu Bridge in Barthin, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh. A child, who had been missing since the night of the accident, was found dead at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday. The deceased include nine men, four women, and three children. Two children, a boy and a girl, sustained minor injuries.

Both injured were discharged at 4:30 a.m. after treatment at AIIMS Bilaspur, and were taken home by their father. Rescue teams faced significant difficulties due to continuous rain and falling debris from the hillside. Former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur also arrived in Barthin on Wednesday morning.

All the deceased have been identified and their bodies have been handed over to their families. The administration has provided immediate relief of ₹25,000 per family member. Further financial assistance is underway as per SDRF standards. An atmosphere of mourning prevails in Bhallu village and the surrounding areas. Residents and administrative officials are continuously engaged in relief and rehabilitation work.

List of the deceased
Immediate relief of 25,000 rupees each has been provided to the families of the deceased, and 5,000 rupees each to the injured.

1. Sharif Khan (25), son of the late Dele Ram, VPO Malangan, Tehsil Jhanduta.

2. Rajneesh Kumar (36), son of the late Mehar Singh, village Barad, Tehsil Jhanduta.

3. Chunni Lal (52), son of the late Amar Singh, village Barad, Tehsil Jhanduta.

4. Rajiv alias Sonu (40), son of the late Dharam Singh, village Kachyut, Tehsil Ghumarwin.

5. Bakshi Ram (42), son of the late Garka Ram, village Bhallu, Tehsil Jhanduta.

6. Narendra Sharma (52), son of the late Charanji Lal, VPO Chhat, Tehsil Ghumarwin.

7. Krishna Lal (30), son of the late Ratan Singh, village Thapana Narli, tehsil Shri Naina Devi Ji.

8. Naksh (7), son of Vipin Kumar, village Fagog, tehsil Jhanduta.

9. Praveen Kumar (40), son of Krishna Chand, village Dohag, sub-tehsil Kalol.

10. Anjana Devi (29), wife of the late Vipin Kumar, village Fagog, tehsil Jhanduta.

11. Aarav (4), son of Vipin Kumar, village Fagog, tehsil Jhanduta.

12. Kanta Devi (51), wife of the late Amar Singh, village Shiotha, tehsil Ghumarwin.

13. Kumari Vimla Devi (35), wife of Sanjeev Kumar, village Phundan, tehsil Barsar.

14. Kamlesh (36), wife of Raj Kumar, village Fagog, tehsil Jhanduta.

15. Sanjeev Kumar (35), son of the late Balbir, village Phundan, Barsar.

16. Rahul (7), son of the late Mintu Kumar, village Bamta, Tehsil Sadar Bilaspur.

Injured
Aarushi (10), daughter of Raj Kumar, village Fagog, Jhandutta

Shory (8), son of the late Raj Kumar, village Fagog, Jhandutta

Government to give Rs. 4 lakh each to the families of those killed in Bilaspur accident: Sukhu
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that a tragic incident occurred last night in Bilaspur. The state government will give Rs. 4 lakh each to the families of those killed in the landslide. He said that according to an estimate, around 18 people were on board. As soon as he received information from the administration and Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani, he deployed a JCB and a POCKET. Approximately 16 people died in the accident. One body was recovered on Wednesday morning. A son and daughter survived the tragic mishap.