- By Raju Kumar
- Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:27 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mark Shankar, the younger son of Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, was injured in a fire accident that occurred at his school in Singapore, the news agency ANI said quoting Jana Sena.
"In the incident, Shankar sustained injuries to his hands and legs. Additionally, he faced breathing difficulties due to smoke inhalation. He has been shifted to a hospital and is currently receiving medical treatment," said the ruling party in Andhra Pradesh.
Kalyan, who is presently on a tour of the Alluri Sitarama Raju district, was informed of the incident, Jana Sena said in a statement on X.
Pawan Kalyan not to halt his Kuridi village visit
Party leaders advised him to halt his tour and leave immediately for Singapore. However, Pawan Kalyan clarified that he had given his word to the tribal people of Kuridi village, near Araku, promising to visit them.
"The actor-turned-politician stated that he would first visit the village, interact with the locals to understand their issues, and complete the scheduled development program inaugurations before departing," the party said.
After concluding his tour in the Agency area, Pawan Kalyan will reach Visakhapatnam, from where arrangements are being made for his travel to Singapore, it added.
"The incident occurred at the school where Mark Shankar is studying. In this accident, he sustained injuries to his hands and legs. Additionally, he faced difficulties due to smoke entering his lungs. Mark Shankar was rushed to the hospital, where he is receiving medical treatment. Sri Pawan Kalyan, who is currently on a tour in Alluri Sitharama Raju district, was informed of this matter," the statement read.
Kalyan stated that since arrangements have been made to initiate development programs, he will complete those before leaving. After concluding the tour in Manyam, Sri Pawan Kalyan will reach Visakha. From there, arrangements are being made for him to travel to Singapore, the party said.
