Union Minister Shripad Naik and his wife met with an accident near Ankola in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district.
Shripad Naik’s wife Vijaya was taken to hospital but died as she was severely injured. Shripad’s situation is also critical and has been shifted to Goa for further treatment.
The Car has been seen in a mangled state and located in bushes and trees.
Karnataka chief minister Yediyurappa has tweeted over the incident and prayed for Naik’s speedy recovery.
Shocked to know that the car which Union Minister Shripad Naik ji was travelling met with an accident in Uttara Kannada and the death of his wife. My heartfelt condolences on the tragic death of Smt Naik and prayers for the speedy recovery of Shri Naik and those injured.
— B.S. Yediyurappa (@BSYBJP) January 11, 2021