Union Minister Shripad Naik injured, wife and Secretary died in road mishap

Ankola: Union Minister of State for Defence Shripad Yesso Naik was injured, while his wife and Secretary died on the spot when their car overturned at Hosakumbi in Ankola taluk on Monday.

Condition of the Minister was stated to be critical.Naik was traveling with his wife, driver, and others from Goa to Yellapur when the driver lost control over the steering and the car overturned.

Minister's wife Vijaya and his Secretary Deepak died on the spot.Naik, who was injured, was rushed to a Hospital in Goa, after first aid in a local hospital.(UNI)