Shripad Naik's Wife Vijaya Passes Away In Car Crash, Union Minister Critically Injured

Union Minister Shripad Naik suffered multiple injuries after his car met an accident near Hosakambi village in Ankola taluk of Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district. The minister's wife Vijaya Naik and his personal secretary Deepak Dube have died in the car crash. 

Goa: Union Minister Shripad Naik brought to Goa Medical College and Hospital at Bambolim, from Ankola in Karnataka where he met with an accident earlier this evening. pic.twitter.com/Sl1ylW8R4J

— ANI (@ANI) January 11, 2021

68-Year-Old Shripad Naik, who is the Union Minister of State for AYUSH (independent) and defence is now out of danger, confirmed Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. He is currently being treated at the Goa Medical College and Hospital in Bambolim.

"He is safe and his health is stable. However, Mr Naik would undergo two minor surgeries tonight. Currently, there is no need to shift him to Delhi for treatment", said CMSawant.

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Karwar region Additional SP S Badarinath told The Indian Express that the incident occurred between 7.45 pm and 8 pm. Naik had incurred "multiple injuries and he was taken to Bambolim Hospital in Goa on directions of the Goa government for treatment," he added. Badarinath also mentioned that three others present in the car- the personal guard of the minister, the driver as well as a friend of the minister suffered minor injuries.

Photos have surfaced from the spot of the accident showing a white Toyota car in which the minister was travelling in a mangled state among the trees. The car is seen heavily damaged. 

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted his condolences after Vijaya's death. "Deeply saddened to hear the news of Vijaya Naik Ji's death in an accident," he wrote. He further prayed for the speedy recovery of the Union Minister and wished him strength to overcome his loss.

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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. https://t.co/dSY3fe10It

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) January 11, 2021

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa also expressed his grief on Twitter.

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