Tripura Tribal Welfare and Forest Minister Mevar Kumar Jamatia was injured in a road accident on Wednesday near the Civil Secretariat here, the police said.
Although Mr. Jamatia escaped with minor injuries, an Assam Rifles jawan was seriously injured.
“The accident occurred at 10.30 a.m. when Mr. Jamatia’s official vehicle was entering the Secretariat complex. A speeding motorcycle coming from the opposite direction collided with car,” New Capital Complex Police station in-charge Pranab Debnath said.
He said the Minister sustained head injuries in the accident. The two-wheeler rider was identified as Anup Kaushik (42), an Assam Rifle jawan.
“Mr. Jamatia was taken to the ILS Hospital here, where he was examined and discharged. He is now staying at his official residence,” Mr. Debnath said.
Mr. Kaushik was admitted to the Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital in a serious condition, Medical Superintended Kingshuk Dutta said.
Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb visited the Minister.
Ironically, the Tripura government is observing Road Safety Week since February 4.