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Sana Iqbal, biker who campaigned against suicide, dies in car accident

Sana Iqbal, biker who campaigned against suicide, dies in car accident

Sana Iqbal

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Sana's mother has alleged that she was murdered by her estranged husband

Cross-country woman motorcycle rider Sana Iqbal, who campaigned on her bike against depression and suicide, died in a car accident in Hyderabad yesterday.

Her, mother, however, has alleged that she was murdered by her estranged husband.

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Sana's husband, Abdul Nadeem, who was travelling with her, was injured in the accident that took place on the outskirts of Hyderabad at 3.30 am, police said, adding that a case under IPC section 304A (causing death by negligence) and other relevant sections has been registered.

They were on their way home to Tolichowki when the car rammed the median on the Outer Ring Road, said Narsingi Police Station Inspector GV Ramana Goud.

"Sana's husband Abdul Nadeem was driving the car. Sana, who suffered severe injuries in the mishap, was shifted to a nearby hospital but was declared brought dead. Her husband, who received injuries, is undergoing treatment," the police official said.

Sana, 29, made news a few years ago when she undertook a solo motorcycle expedition across the country to raise awareness about suicide and depression.

The focus of her campaign was to educate people, particularly students, against committing suicide.