Union minister Shripad Naik injured in car accident in Karnataka, wife dies in hospital

The vehicle the Naiks were travelling in met with an accident near Ankola in Uttar Kannada district, while they were returning to their native Goa.

Minister of State for Defence Shripad Yesso Naik | Commons

Panaji: Union minister of State in the Ministry of AYUSH Shripad Naik was injured in a road accident in Karnataka on Monday, an official said.

Naik’s wife Vijaya, who was travelling with the minister died in the accident, the official said.

The vehicle in which Naik (68) was travelling met with an accident near Ankola in Uttar Kannada district, while he was returning to Goa from Dharmasthala in Karnataka.

Naik is being brought to Goa Medical College for further treatment, the official said.