Indian Idol 12 winner Pawandeep Rajan was seriously injured in a car accident. The horrific road accident took place on National Highway 9 in Amroha, UP. Police had admitted him, along with other injured to a private hospital. He was later referred to a hospital in Noida, given the seriousness of his injuries.
The accident happened on National Highway 9, near the CO office of Gajraula police station area at around 3 am today. Gajraula police station in-charge, Akhilesh Pradhan, said that Pawandeep’s car, an MG Hector, hit a parked Eicher Canter from behind. On receiving the information, the police reached the spot and admitted the injured to a private hospital for first aid. Pawandeep was referred to a private hospital in Noida, where he was taken to by his family members.
Three people, including Pawandeep, were seriously injured. It is being said that Pawandeep was going from Champawat in Uttarakhand to Delhi for a programme when this accident happened. It is also being said that the driver might have fallen asleep, because of which the car lost its balance. The police are investigating the matter, and the condition of the injured is being monitored.
Pawandeep Rajan won Indian Idol 12, taking home a cheque of Rs 25 lakh and a Maruti Suzuki Swift car.
Input by BS Arya