Actor Ashish Vidyarthi and his wife, Rupali Barua, were injured in a road accident on the night of January 2 in Guwahati. The couple had gone to a private hotel near the Zoo Road Tiniali junction for dinner. After coming out, they were struck by a speeding motorcycle while crossing the road. While the actor sustained injuries on his leg, Rupali got hurt on her head. Both were taken to a hospital where they were treated.
The rider also sustained serious injuries and was bleeding from his mouth. He was rushed to a hospital in a critical condition. A breathalyser test, conducted the following day, confirmed that he was intoxicated at the time of the accident.