Baba Hardev Singh killed in a road accident in Canada

Montreal: Indian spiritual leader Baba Hardev Singh, the chief of Sant Nirankari Mission, was killed in a road mishap in Canada’s Montreal on Friday.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shahnawaz Hussain confirmed the news on Twitter.

Shahnawaz's tweet:

Baba Hardev Singh's demise is a loss to the nation. He was doing a lot of service for the people. I have personally seen his 'Samagams'.

— Shahnawaz Hussain (@ShahnawazBJP) May 13, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid condolences on twitter:

Baba Hardev Singh’s demise is tragic & a great loss to the spiritual world. My thoughts are with his countless followers in this sad time.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 13, 2016