Five days after accident, Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda’s condition still critical, says hospital

Chandigarh, Oct 1 (PTI) There is no significant clinical improvement in the condition of Rajvir Jawanda, hospital authorities said on Wednesday, five days after the Punjabi singer sustained serious injuries in a road accident in Himachal Pradesh.

In a statement, Fortis Hospital said the 35-year-old singer's neurological status continues to be critical, with no significant clinical improvement observed. The overall prognosis remains guarded, it added.

Jawanda (35) was seriously injured in an accident in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district while going to Shimla on a motorcycle on September 27.

The accident took place in the Baddi area when he lost control over the motorcycle, police had said earlier. He was brought to Fortis Hospital in Mohali, Punjab, in an "extremely critical" condition.

The singer sustained serious head and spine injuries in the road accident and was put on ventilator support.

On Sunday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visited the hospital to enquire about Jawanda's health. Many Punjabi artistes have also prayed for his speedy recovery.

Hailing from Pona village in Ludhiana's Jagraon, Jawanda is known for his songs "Tu dis penda", "Khush reha kar", "Sardari", 'Surname", "Afreen", "Landlord", "Down to earth" and "Kangani".

Jawanda also acted in Gippy Grewal-starrer Punjabi movie "Subedar Joginder Singh" in 2018, "Jind Jaan" in 2019 and "Mindo Taseeldarni" in 2019. PTI CHS SHS RB RB