This Article is From Jun 26, 2019

Uttarakhand Minister's Son Killed In Road Accident In Uttar Pradesh

Ankur, 24, was on his way to Gorakhpur along with two friends to attend a wedding when the incident happened on Lucknow Road.

Uttarakhand Minister's Son Killed In Road Accident In Uttar Pradesh

Uttarakhand Education Minister Arvind Pandey's son killed in a car accident(Representational Image)

Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh:

Uttarakhand Education Minister Arvind Pandey's son Ankur has been killed as the car in which he was travelling hit a truck in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district, police said today.

Ankur, 24, was on his to Gorakhpur on Tuesday night along with two friends to attend a wedding when the incident happened near Future College on Lucknow Road in the district's Faridpur area. His friend Munni Giri (26) was also killed in the accident, police said.

The other friend has been injured and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital, they added.

Both the bodies have been sent for postmortem examination, said senior police officer Muniraj. 

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief over the deaths and extended condolences to the bereaved family.



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