Mizoram Road Accident Kills PIB, Doordarshan Officials Among Three

A vehicle carrying Central government media officials plunged into a deep gorge near Sataek village while returning to Aizawl, killing three people and injuring two others. The accident occurred about 30 km south of Mizoram’s capital Aizawl on Thursday (October 1, 2026).

Three officials killed in the crash

The deceased were identified as Engam Pame, the Additional Director General of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) and Central Bureau of Communications (CBC) regional office in Imphal; Nampibou Marinmai, Director (News) at Doordarshan Kendra Aizawl; and H. Lianvela, a staff member of the CBC’s field office in Aizawl.

According to the PIB, Pame was in Mizoram for meetings related to the Inter Media Publicity Coordination Committee and the recruitment of a translator for PIB Aizawl. He and his colleagues had travelled to Sialsuk village for an event before beginning their return journey to Aizawl.

While returning, their vehicle veered off the road near Sataek village and plunged into a gorge. The driver reportedly experienced uneasiness and was unable to move his limbs or open his eyes.

The driver and another traveller are undergoing treatment at the Zoram Medical College and Hospital in Aizawl. The source identifies the two as injured, while only the driver’s condition and symptoms are described.

Bodies to be sent to Manipur

Mizoram government officials said the bodies of Pame and Marinmai would be sent to their respective hometowns in Manipur after an autopsy. The statement covers the two officials whose bodies are to be transported, while the source does not provide further details about arrangements for the third deceased official.

Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh, Chief Minister Lalduhoma, Mizo National Front president Zoramthanga and the Mizoram Journalists’ Association mourned the deaths of the government media officials.

Source: The Hindu