Kripalu Maharaj's eldest daughter killed in road accident in Noida

Vishakha Tripathi (75) along with her two younger sisters and five others was travelling to Delhi from Vrindavan via Yamuna Expressway, in two cars, when a truck driver hit the cars from behind.

In Short

• Eight people injured including Maharaj's three daughters.
• Vishakha Tripathi died in hospital; sisters in serious condition.
• Accident took place on Yamuna Expressway near Dankaur

The eldest daughter of spiritual leader Kripalu Maharaj was killed on Sunday after a truck rammed into her car here, police said.

Vishakha Tripathi (75) along with her two younger sisters and five others was travelling to Delhi from Vrindavan via Yamuna Expressway, in two cars. From there, they were to travel to Singapore, police said.

On Sunday morning, a canter driver hit both cars in the Dankaur area. Eight people including Maharaj's three daughters were seriously injured in the accident, a police spokesperson said.

The victims were admitted to hospitals in Noida and Delhi for treatment where Vishakha Tripathi died. Her sisters, Krishna Tripathi and Shyama Tripathi, were admitted to Apollo Hospital in Delhi and are said to be in a serious condition, police spokesperson said.

The police have sent the body for post-mortem.

Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat in a condolence message said that it is with great sorrow that it has to be informed that the President of Bhakti Dham, Dr Vishakha Tripathi has unfortunately passed away and her last rites will be performed in Vrindavan.

The spiritual leader and his family were residents of Mangarh (Kunda) in Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh. While Vishakha Tripathi used to look after the ashram in Pratapgarh, her two younger sisters were taking care of temples in Vrindavan and Barsana.