CHANDIGARH, India: Sandeep (19), a grandson of Mr. Devi Lal, Chief Minister of Haryana, was killed near Zirakpur when the Maruti car in which he was travelling was hit by a Punjab Roadways bus.
Kuldip, a relative of Mr. Devi Lal, who was also in the same car, was seriously injured.
Sandeep was the son of Mr. Ranjit Singh, Lok Dal MLA.
Rajinder, a friend of the grandson, and their gunman.., Mr. Dharam Pal, who were also in the car were also injured.
All injured persons were admitted to the PGI. The doctors attending on them said the condition of Kuldip and Rajinder was serious, while Mr. Dharam Pal was out of danger.
None of the family members of Mr. Devi Lal was in the city when the accident occurred.
Late in the night, relatives of Mr, Devi Lal including his son, Mr. Partap Singh, reached the PGI.
Article extracted from this publication >> August 28, 1987