Arunachal Pradesh Truck Plunge Kills 18 Laborers; Accident Discovered Days Later

• A truck carrying 22 laborers from Assam's Tinsukia district fell into a deep gorge in Arunachal Pradesh.
• The accident, which occurred on December 8th in Anjaw district, resulted in 18 deaths and 3 missing.
• Authorities were only informed on December 11th after a sole survivor reached a nearby labor camp.
• Rescue operations by NDRF, Army, and local police were initiated in the remote, difficult terrain.

Why It Matters: Remote accident reveals delayed response, costing 18 lives.