Lucknow, Jan 18: Renowned Urdu poet Wasim Barelvi was injured in a road accident in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur, police said.

The 82-year-old is out of danger and is being treated at BLK Hospital in Delhi. Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot Appeals PM Narendra Modi To Restore Old Pension Scheme in Country.

His family members said that Barelvi had gone to Bahrain to attend a 'Mushaira' a few days ago. On his return, he was heading to Bareilly from Delhi when, while passing through Hapur, his car collided with a dumper.

Barelvi has received injuries on his left hand and shoulder. According to the X-ray report, there are two fractures in his left hand. Joshimath Land Subsidence: Uttarakhand Government To Allow Board Students To Pick Exam Centre of Choice.

A family member said that his condition has shown improvement, adding he will be discharged from the hospital soon.

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