According to the SIT, gunman Anil, security officer Sandeep, and policemen Shyju, Vipin, and Arun, who were part of the escort team of the then Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, have been identified as the accused.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office said an ex gratia compensation of ₹2 lakh from the PMNRF would be provided to the next of kin of each deceased, while those injured would receive ₹50,000.
The mishap occurred around 2.50 p.m. when the bus lost control at a curve near Kattankavala and fell about 30 feet down the slope.
According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), nearly 44,000 people have been affected by the extreme weather conditions caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
The accident occurred when the Korba Passenger Train rammed into a stationary goods train near Lal Khadan station on the busy Bilaspur-Katni rail line.
The Chief Minister informed that efforts were being made to restore phone and data connectivity at the earliest, as infrastructure damage had led to communication breakdowns.
Troops of the Rising Star Corps of the Indian Army undertook the operation to save the lives of civilians.
Heavy rains since Friday morning worsened the situation in several areas, with Nimoda Hariji (Kota), Tilswan (Bhilwara), Bhadoti (Sawai Madhopur), Nainwan, Kesoraipatan, and Kaparen (Bundi), along with Banathali and Dev Dham Jodhpuriya (Tonk), being the worst-affected pockets.
During his visit, he commended all ranks for their unyielding commitment to maintain high operational readiness and morale amid demanding circumstances, while highlighting the necessity of sustained alertness and continued peace.
More than 100 injured persons have been admitted to different hospitals for treatment. As many as 67 injured have been shifted to the government medical college hospital here.
