Family of ST driver deceased in accident receives ₹1 crore assistance
Assistance cheque handed over to deceased's wife under SBI insurance rules
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
7 November 2026, 5:11 am · 1 min read
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Financial assistance of ₹1 crore has been provided to the family of Thakor Jashvantsang Gandaji, a driver serving at the Chanasma ST depot, following his death in an accident. According to a report by Sandesh, on 30-11-2025, while Jashvantsang was driving a bus on the Vapi-Chanasma route and passing through the Vadodara highway, a serious accident occurred as the bus collided with a trailer. Jashvantsang, who was critically injured in the incident, passed away during treatment.
As the deceased's salary account was a Gold Account at the State Bank of India (SBI) Chanasma branch, assistance of ₹1 crore was approved under the bank's fatal accident insurance rules. On 06-11-2026, Tushar Thakkar, Branch Manager of SBI Chanasma branch, handed over the assistance cheque to the deceased's wife, Taraben.
Chanasma Depot Manager Manishaben Chavda, leaders of the ST organization, depot employees, and family members were present on the occasion. For the family of Jashvantsang, a resident of Dhanodhara village, this amount has provided significant relief.
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