New Delhi: Famous comedian and YouTuber from Chhattisgarh, Devraj Patel died in a road accident on Monday. The YouTuber was on his way to shoot a video in Raipur.
According to the information, Patel was riding a pillion when the accident occurred at around 3:30 pm. He was returning from Nava Raipur after filming a video, an official said. He was hit by a truck due to which he suffered severe injuries to the head and other body parts.
The accident occurred near Labhandih area under Telibandha police station limits when the handle of the motorcycle hit the truck which was going in the same direction and Patel, who was riding a pillion, came under the rear wheel of the heavy vehicle, the official said.
Bike rider Rakesh Manhar, who escaped unhurt in the accident, called up an ambulance following which Patel was shifted to a hospital where he was declared dead, he added.
A resident of Mahasamund, the young YouTuber became famous with his video 'Dil se bura lagta hai'.
Condoling his death, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel shared an old video of Devraj on his official Twitter account and wrote, "Devraj Patel, who made his place among crores of people with 'Dil Se Bura Lagta Hai', who made us all laugh, left us today. The loss of amazing talent at this young age is very sad. May God give strength to his family and loved ones to bear this loss. Om Shanti," Mr Baghel tweeted in Hindi.
Soon after Mr Baghel's tweet, fans of the YouTuber expressed their sadness on the social media platform.
In 2021, Devraj played the role of a student in Bhuvan Bam's web series Dhindora.