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Former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry was killed on Sunday when his car hit a road divider on a bridge in Maharashtra’s Palghar district neighbouring Mumbai, a senior police officer said.
Mistry, 54, and another person travelling in the Mercedes car were killed on the spot while two others, including the driver, identified as Anayta Pandol, were injured.
Mistry was travelling from Ahmedabad to Mumbai when the accident occurred at around 3.15 pm on the bridge on the Surya river, the officer said.
#WATCH | 4 people present inside vehicle that crashed in Maharashtra’s Palghar area, leading to the death of ex-Chairman of Tata Sons, Cyrus Mistry & one Jahangir Dinsha Pandol. One Darius Pandole & Anayata Pandole injured: Palghar Police
(Video source: Palghar Dist Info Office) https://t.co/mWOib54hKa pic.twitter.com/zNjrN4S0dw
— ANI (@ANI) September 4, 2022
“The accident occurred on the bridge over the Surya river, killing Mistry and another person on the spot while two others have been shifted to Gujarat for further treatment,” said Palghar district superintendent of police, Balasaheb Patil.
Four persons, including Mistry, the driver, and two others were travelling in the car.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the demise of former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry and said his passing away is a big loss to the world of commerce and industry. The untimely demise of Shri Cyrus Mistry is shocking. He was a promising business leader who believed in India’s economic prowess,’ Modi said in a tweet.
The untimely demise of Shri Cyrus Mistry is shocking. He was a promising business leader who believed in India’s economic prowess. His passing away is a big loss to the world of commerce and industry. Condolences to his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 4, 2022
‘His passing away is a big loss to the world of commerce and industry. Condolences to his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace,’ the prime minister said.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said, ‘Shocked to hear about the passing away of former Tata Sons chief Cyrus Mistry. He was not only a successful entrepreneur but also was seen in the industry as a young, bright and visionary personality. It’s a great loss… My heartfelt tribute.’
Meanwhile, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said he has asked the state police to conduct a detailed investigation into the accident in which former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry was killed. ‘Spoke to DGP and instructed for detailed investigations,’ tweeted Fadnavis, who is also the state home minister. ‘My deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues,’ he said.
Shocked and deeply pained to know about the demise of Former Chairman of Tata Sons Shri Cyrus Mistry in an unfortunate accident near Palghar.
My deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
ॐ शान्ति 🙏
Spoke to DGP and instructed for detailed investigations. pic.twitter.com/1v0FiAEAtw— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) September 4, 2022
Sharad Pawar, NCP Chief
Deeply saddened to hear about the shocking news of the untimely demise of the former Tata Sons Chairman Cyrus Mistry.
He was a dynamic and brilliant entrepreneur. We lost one of the brightest star of Corporate World.— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) September 4, 2022
Supriya Sule, NCP MP
Devastating News My Brother Cyrus Mistry passed away. Can’t believe it.
Rest in Peace Cyrus. pic.twitter.com/YEz7VDkWCY
— Supriya Sule (@supriya_sule) September 4, 2022
Shashi Tharoor, Congress MP
So shocked to hear of his untimely demise. My heart goes out to his loved ones. #CyrusMistry https://t.co/2MqZne4lfi
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) September 4, 2022
Rahul Gandhi, Former Congress president
Saddened by the tragic news of the demise of former Chairman of Tata Sons, Cyrus Mistry.
He was amongst the brightest business minds of the country, who made a significant contribution to India’s growth story.
My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and admirers.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) September 4, 2022
