Delhi: 4 Powerlifters Killed, World Champion Saksham Yadav Injured in Car Accident

It is being probed whether it is a case of drunken driving since there were some liquor bottles found in the vehicle, the police said

The injured were identified as Saksham Yadav, a national level powerlifter, and Rohit, he said.

It was Rohit's birthday and the friends were celebrating it, the police said.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rohini) Rajneesh Gupta said the deceased were identified as Tikamchand, Saurabh, Akash and Harish Roy.

The driver lost control over the speeding vehicle that first hit a divider and then a pole.

The accident took place near Singhu border in Alipur police station area.

Four atheletes died and two others, including a national level powerlifter, were injured after their car met with an accident in the early hours on Sunday near Delhi-Haryana border in northwest Delhi.