Karnataka women and child welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, brother injured in road accident

The incident occurred near Ambadgatti Cross in Channamma Kittur taluk on the Pune-Bengaluru National Highway.

Updated on: Jan 14, 2025, 10:16:25 IST

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The car carrying Karnataka Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar and her brother, MLC Channaraj Hattiholi, collided with a tree near Ambadagatti village in Kittur Taluk, Belagavi district, on Tuesday morning.

The driver lost control, causing the car to crash into a tree. (Special Arrangement)

Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, who was seated in the back, sustained injuries to her face and back, while Channaraj Hattiholi suffered injuries to his face and upper body. Both have been admitted to Vijaya Hospital, where orthopedic specialist Dr. Ravi Patil is overseeing their treatment.

"She has sustained minor injuries with mild fracture in the leg. She will be discharged in the next two days," hospital authorities said accordinf to PTI.

The incident occurred around 6 AM as their vehicle, en route from Bengaluru to Belagavi, swerved to avoid a dog crossing the road. The driver lost control, causing the car to crash into a tree.

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Eyewitnesses stated that the car's front section sustained significant damage from the impact.

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Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, who has accused MLC C T Ravi of making derogatory remarks against her in the Legislative Council, has challenged the BJP leader to come to Dharmasthala and take 'Pramaana' (oath) in the presence of the deity, to speak the truth.

Ravi has denied Hebbalkar's allegation, terming it "false". "I have devotion and faith in god. He (Ravi) has said several times that he did not use derogatory words. Let's keep the law on one side, the law will take its course. This is not a challenge, I don't even expect a response from a person like him... he is trying to mislead the people, his party workers and leaders," Hebbalkar said

(With PTI inputs)

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