Doordarshan Director, PIB ADG Among 3 Killed in Aizawl Crash

By Thetripurapost Desk, AIzwal
Oct 02, 2026
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Three central government officials were killed and another person was critically injured after their vehicle plunged into a deep gorge near Sataek village, around 30 kilometres south of Aizawl, on Thursday.

The fatal Mizoram road accident claimed the lives of officials associated with Doordarshan, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) and the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC).

According to a PIB official, the deceased included Nampibou Marinmai, Director (News) of Doordarshan in Aizawl, and Angam Pame, Additional Director General of PIB, Imphal. H. Liyanwela, a multi-tasking staff member attached to the CBC's local field office, also died in the accident.

The incident has caused shock among government officials and members of the media fraternity in Mizoram and Manipur.

Driver Seriously Injured in Aizawl Road Accident

The vehicle was being driven by Gojendro Dey, a driver associated with CBC Aizawl. He suffered serious injuries in the crash and was shifted to Zoram Medical College and Hospital (ZMCH) at Falkawn, near Aizawl, for medical treatment.

The circumstances leading to the crash are being examined. The PIB official said the driver reportedly experienced a sudden physical problem while the vehicle was returning towards Aizawl.

According to the account, the driver suddenly became unable to move his hands and legs and was also unable to open his eyes. The vehicle subsequently went off the road and plunged into the gorge.

Officials Were Returning From Sialsuk Village

The four men had travelled to Sialsuk village to plant a tree in memory of the brother of PIB Additional Director General Angam Pame, who had earlier died in an accident.

After completing the tree-planting programme, they began their journey back towards Aizawl.

However, their return journey ended in tragedy when the vehicle lost its course and fell into the deep gorge near Sataek village.

The accident resulted in the deaths of three occupants, while the driver sustained serious injuries.

Post-Mortem of Three Victims Scheduled at ZMCH

The bodies of the three deceased officials were brought to Zoram Medical College and Hospital on Thursday night.

Post-mortem examinations were scheduled to be conducted on Friday as part of the formal procedures following the accident.

After completion of the post-mortem examinations, the mortal remains of Nampibou Marinmai and Angam Pame are expected to be transported to their respective native places in Manipur.

The movement of the bodies to Manipur will allow their families, colleagues and relatives to perform the final rites.

Mizoram Journalists Association Pays Tribute

Members of the Mizoram Journalists Association (MJA) visited ZMCH on Thursday following the accident.

The journalists' body expressed condolences and paid tribute to the three officials who lost their lives in the road crash.

The deaths of Marinmai and Pame have particularly affected the media fraternity because both were associated with key government information and broadcasting institutions.

Mizoram Leaders Condole Deaths

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, Mizo National Front president Zoramthanga and Mizoram Congress president Lal Thanzara expressed condolences over the deaths.

Chief Minister Lalduhoma mourned the loss and said the sudden deaths had caused deep grief among those affected by the tragedy.

The incident has once again highlighted the risks associated with travel on hilly roads in Mizoram, where vehicles frequently navigate steep terrain and difficult road Three central government officials were killed after their car plunged into a gorge near Sataek village, south of Aizawl. One driver was critically injured

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