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Andhra Pradesh MLC Shaik Sabjee dies in car mishap

Sabjee (57) was on his way to Bhimavaram from Eluru when his hatchback collided head-on with a similar vehicle in Cherukuvada around 12.30 PM, the official said.

Cherukuvada: Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council member Shaik Sabjee died in a car crash at Cherukuvada village in West Godavari district on Friday, said a police official.

Sabjee (57) was on his way to Bhimavaram from Eluru when his hatchback collided head-on with a similar vehicle in Cherukuvada around 12.30 PM, the official said.

“The car coming in the opposite direction was wobbling. Sabjee died on the spot,” West Godavari district superintendent of police U Ravi Prakash told PTI. The accident occurred within Undi police station limits, the official said.

Employed as a teacher, Sabjee was an independent MLC under the Teachers’ quota from East and West Godavari districts with a term till 2027.

This post was last modified on December 15, 2023 2:43 pm

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