Arunachal: 18 dead, 3 missing after labor truck falls into gorge; PM announces aid

• Truck carrying labourers plunged into a gorge in Arunachal Pradesh, killing 18 and leaving 3 missing.
• The accident, involving 22 labourers, occurred on December 8 near the India-China border.
• Information about the incident was delayed until December 10 due to the remote and isolated location.
• Prime Minister Modi announced ex-gratia compensation for the deceased (Rs 2 lakh) and injured (Rs 50,000).
• Rescue efforts are underway by Army, ITBP, district administration, and NDRF teams in the high-risk region.

Why It Matters: It shows the deadly risks and emergency response challenges in remote border regions.