In unfortunate news, Pankaj Tripathi’s brother-in-law passed away in a road accident in Dhanbad. His sister also sustained injuries in the tragic incident.

At the time of the incident, the couple were on their way to West Bengal from Bihar’s Gopalganj district.

In a tragic incident in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi’s brother-in-law Rakesh Tiwari lost his life and his sister Sabita Tiwari was seriously injured.

The couple were traveling from Bihar’s Gopalganj district to West Bengal when the accident occurred last Saturday.

Immediately following the accident, the couple was quickly taken to Shahid Nirmal Mahto Medical College Hospital (SNMMCH) in Dhanbad. Tragically, the actor’s brother-in-law passed away upon arrival at the hospital.

However, the actor’s sister, who sustained a leg fracture in the accident, is now stable and out of danger. Dr. Dinesh Kumar Gindauria, Head of the Emergency Department at SNMMCH, provided this update, as reported by PTI.

Officials have reported that Tiwari was driving the car when it veered out of control and collided with a road divider. Police are currently investigating to determine the exact cause of the accident.

Rakesh Tiwari, who worked with the Indian Railways and was stationed at Chittaranjan, was involved in the incident as per media reports.

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Earlier in August last year, the actor faced the loss of his father, Pandit Banaras Tiwari. In a heartfelt statement, the family confirmed the passing of Pankaj Tripathi’s father, who lived a full life of 99 years. The family shared that the last rites would be conducted that day in the presence of close relatives. Pankaj Tripathi was en route to his village in Gopalganj during the time of this sad news.

Pankaj Tripathi is a well-known actor in the world of online streaming platforms. You might recognize him from popular series like Sacred Games, Mirzapur, and Criminal Justice. In 2021, he starred in the OTT film Kaagaz, directed by the late Satish Kaushik and produced by Salman Khan and Nishant Kaushik under Salman Khan Films and The Satish Kaushik Entertainment Production banner.

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