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Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath praised Nana Patekar for farmer support efforts. He also lauded Shankar Mahadevan for his rendition of the UP Police song. Patekar's work on farmer suicides in Maharashtra was highlighted by the Chief Minister. The actor also contributed to the police's cyber-security awareness campaign. Mahadevan's singing gave the song Khaki Ka Sitara a new identity.
A dashcam video challenges the initial accident account of Abaan Ahmed's fatal crash. The footage shows the SUV speeding and overtaking a truck before losing control. The severe impact threw the vehicle several feet into the air after hitting the divider. Abaan and Sonu died from severe internal injuries and head trauma respectively. Three other occupants sustained injuries and were taken to a health facility.