Agartala, September 30,2026: Tripura Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury addressed a ‘Rahveer’ or ‘Good Samaritan’ programme organised by the Transport Department at the Secretariat on Wednesday. The minister highlighted the importance of humanitarian responsibility and praised people who come forward to help road accident victims during emergencies.

He said that promptly taking injured accident victims to hospitals and helping save their lives is not only a social duty but also a significant expression of humanity. He emphasised that such acts of compassion can inspire others and strengthen a sense of responsibility in society.

During the programme, the Transport Minister honoured eight Good Samaritans for their valuable role in saving the lives of road accident victims. Each awardee received a cash prize of Rs. 25,000 along with a certificate. The awardees were Kajal Debnath, Prasenjit Bhowmik, Ashesh Das, Khurshid Mia, Ajit Das, Satyajit Kumar Shil, Satyaranjan Debnath and Latika Sinha.