Prayagraj (UP), Dec 27 (PTI) A Hindu seer sustained minor injuries when his car was hit by an oncoming vehicle near Nawabganj here in Prayagraj, the Avahan Akhada said on Friday.

The 'akhada' claimed it was not accident "but a planned conspiracy" related to the "threats" issued recently to the Maha Kumbh.

Also Read | Latest Government Jobs Notifications: SBI Invites Applications for 600 Probationary Officer Vacancies, Apply Online at sbi.co.in; Know Recruitment Process and Other Details.

Acharya Arun Giri, who belongs to the Avahan Akhada, was on his way to the Prayagraj Mela here in a car when the incident happened, it said.

Giri has suffered minor injuries in the accident but he is having trouble breathing, Prakashanand of Avahan Akhada said.

Also Read | Odisha Police Constable Answer Key 2024 Released At odishapolice.gov.in, Objections Open Until December 30.

Prakashanand said it did not appear to be an accident as Giri is the "national patron of a big Hindu organisation of Punjab."

There should be a high-level investigation into it, he said, adding that Giri should be provided Y-category security.

(This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)