Groom Among 5 Killed As Wedding Car Rams College Wall In UP, PM Modi Announces Compensation
A wedding turned into a nightmare in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal as a speeding SUV carrying the groom and his family rammed into a college wall.
In a devastating incident from Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district, five people, including the groom and two children, lost their lives after the SUV they were travelling in rammed into the boundary wall of Janata Inter College in Jewanai on Friday. The tragedy occurred when a wedding procession was en route from Har Govindpur village to Sirtoul in Budaun.
According to officials, the vehicle reportedly lost control due to high speed before it crashed into the college wall. Additional Superintendent of Police (South) Anukriti Sharma confirmed, “An SUV carrying a wedding party, including the groom, lost control and collided with the wall of Janata Inter College in Jewanai. Upon receiving information, immediate rescue operations were launched.”
Local police and rescue teams arrived promptly on the scene after receiving distress calls. The impact of the crash was severe, and five individuals were declared brought dead at the Jewanai Community Health Centre. The deceased have been identified as Suraj (24), the groom and son of Sukh Ram; Asha (26), his sister-in-law; her two-year-old daughter Aishwarya; Vishnu (6), son of Manoj; and one unidentified individual.
Eyewitnesses described the car as being driven at a dangerously high speed moments before it lost control.
Senior police officials, including Circle Officer and personnel from Junawai police station, also reached the spot to oversee the investigation.
Prime Minister Offers Sympathy and Aid
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief and offered condolences to the family affected. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) India conveyed his sentiments via a tweet on X (formerly Twitter), which read: "Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in an accident in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the mishap. May the injured recover soon."
In a further gesture of support for the victims and their families, the Prime Minister also announced financial assistance from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF).
“An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi,” read a follow-up tweet.
Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in an accident in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the mishap. May the injured recover soon.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 5, 2025
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured…
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