Hit-and-Run Victims to Get Up to ₹2 Lakh Aid: Simplified Application Process

• The administration has simplified the application and payment process for financial assistance to hit-and-run victims.
• Hit-and-run cases involve unidentified vehicles or drivers fleeing the scene after an accident.
• Families of deceased victims receive ₹2 lakh, while injured individuals get ₹50,000 in financial aid.
• Required documents include Format-1 application, FIR copy, post-mortem report (for death), beneficiary's relationship certificate, bank details, and police-verified C-4 form.
• Applications can be submitted directly at the District Transport Office or through the Circle Office; direct contact with DTO is advised for delays.

Why It Matters: Victims of hit-and-run accidents can now access up to ₹2 lakh financial aid through a simplified process.