Haryana Minister Krishan Lal Panwar Injured in Road Accident Near Panipat
Haryana minister Panwar injured in Panipat road crash
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Haryana cabinet minister Krishan Lal Panwar, aged 68, was injured in a road accident near the Panipat toll plaza while traveling in his convoy. The incident occurred when a vehicle in front of him suddenly braked, causing a chain reaction. He was later discharged from the hospital with no major injuries.
- 01Krishan Lal Panwar, Haryana's minister for development and panchayats, was involved in a road accident.
- 02The accident occurred near the Panipat toll plaza due to sudden braking by a vehicle ahead.
- 03Panwar suffered minor injuries and was taken to Panipat civil hospital for treatment.
- 04He was discharged later that night and reported feeling better.
- 05Several political figures reached out to check on his health following the incident.
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Haryana cabinet minister Krishan Lal Panwar, aged 68, was injured in a road accident on Friday afternoon near the Panipat toll plaza while traveling in his official convoy. The incident occurred when a vehicle in front of him abruptly applied brakes, leading to a chain reaction involving multiple vehicles. Panwar's SUV sustained significant damage, prompting immediate medical attention. He was rushed to Panipat civil hospital, where he underwent a CT scan and other tests. Fortunately, his condition was stable, with no major injuries reported. After being discharged later that night, Panwar expressed gratitude to his staff and well-wishers for their prompt action. He also received calls from various political leaders, including Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who checked on his health. Panwar is a prominent politician in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and serves as the minister for development and panchayats, as well as mines and geology in the state government.
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The incident highlights the importance of road safety, especially for public figures traveling in convoys. It also raises awareness about the potential dangers on busy highways.
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