Belagavi MLA Abhay Patil injured in Delhi car accident, out of danger: Police
Belagavi South MLA Abhay Patil and Delhi MLA Anil Jha were among six people injured in a car accident in central Delhi on Sunday night. All individuals involved sustained minor injuries and are reported to be in stable condition at LNJP Hospital.
Why it matters
The incident involves high-profile political figures, drawing public attention to road safety and the ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision in the national capital.
Abhay Patil, MLA from Belagavi dakshin, was among the six injured in a road accident in New Delhi on Sunday (August 23, 2026) night.
A hatchback that hit a divider, crossed the other railing and hit the SUV in which Mr. Patil was travelling in the opposite direction. It occurred near the PWD office under the jurisdiction of I.P. Estate police station in central Delhi.
Mr. Patil and Anil Jha, MLA from Kirari assembly constituency in Delhi were travelling in the car.
Ashutosh Pandey, 32, his wife and two children were in the other car.
Police and fire brigade personnel rushed to the spot and carried out rescue operations. The injured were immediately admitted to Loknayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital for treatment.
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