Kolkata, March 10 Renowned Bengali poet, lyricist, and filmmaker Srijato Bandyopadhyay was injured in a car accident near Santragachi on Tuesday while returning home after attending a program, police said.
Bandyopadhyay was traveling in his car when a speeding vehicle collided with it from behind, injuring the poet, his wife Durba Bandyopadhyay told reporters.
He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors provided initial treatment. He was later discharged after a medical examination and is currently under observation, she said.
"Srijato is stable. He is at home. Doctors have advised him to rest for a few days. Fortunately, it was a close call," she added.
Reacting to the incident, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged the police to take swift action.
"Please take swift action against those responsible for the accident and ensure their immediate arrest," she instructed.
The incident sparked concern among the poet's admirers across the literary community.