New Delhi: Federal Minister Shripad Naik was injured while his wife and close aide died in an accident in Karnataka January 11 evening. His wife and his personal secretary, Deepak, died in the hospital, police confirmed.
Naik, who is the Minister of state for AYUSH (independent) and defense, is out of danger. He is being treated at the Goa Medical College and Hospital in Bambolim.
The accident occurred in Ankola in Uttar Kannada district of Karnataka. The minister was travelling from Yellapur to Gokarna in Karnataka when the accident occurred.
The minister’s car was found among bushes and trees in a mangled state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to ensure proper arrangements for the treatment of Mr Naik in the state. The 68-year-old minister is a BJP MP from north Goa.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also spoke to Pramod Sawant and asked him to provide best treatment, and if need arises, fly Naik to Delhi. Sawant has reached the hospital.
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa expressed his grief on Twitter.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted his condolences after Naik’s wife Vijaya’s death.
“Deeply saddened to hear the news of Vijaya Naik ji’s death in an accident. Praying for the quick recovery of Hon’ble Union Minister Shripad Naik ji, hope God gives him & his family the strength to overcome this loss,” he tweeted.
Source: ndtv.com