J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha escapes unhurt after car hits iron pillar in Varanasi

The Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir was on an official visit to poll-bound Uttar Pradesh.

Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha escaped unhurt when his vehicle met with a minor accident in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi today, officials said.

According to the officials, Sinha's vehicle hit an iron pillar on the side of the road. The left side of the vehicle was damaged and a tyre punctured in the accident near Rajghat Bridge.

Neithee Sinha nor any member of his entourage has sustained any injuries, they said.

After the accident, the Lt Governor proceeded towards his destination in another vehicle from his convoy.

Manoj Sinha was on an official visit to poll-bound Uttar Pradesh.