Kulgam, Nov 8: Kulgam Police has solved a hit-and-run case that occurred on the evening of November 07, 2026, at Badarmuna near Prime Steel, falling under the jurisdiction of Police Post Jawahar Tunnel, Police Station Qazigund, resulting in the death of Shabir Ahmad Sheikh S/o Late Ab Kareem, R/o Baihama.
A police spokesperson said that on November 07, Police Post Jawahar Tunnel received information regarding a road accident in which one person had sustained injuries. The injured was shifted to SDH Dooru, where he was declared brought dead. Accordingly, FIR No. 273/2026 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Qazigund.
He said during investigation, CCTV footage and other reliable inputs revealed that the deceased was travelling as a pillion rider on a scooty. While crossing a brick-loaded tipper, the scooty tilted due to loose gravel on the road and came into contact with the middle portion of the tipper, resulting in fatal injuries to the deceased.
He also said that CCTV analysis and reliable inputs led to the identification of the scooty bearing registration No. JK03M-1577 and its driver, Khursheed Ahmad Sheikh S/o Lassi Mohd Sheikh, R/o Chingund, Dooru. The tipper bearing registration No. JK02BL-1557 was traced through CCTV footage and investigation of the brick kiln from where it had loaded bricks. Its driver was identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Lone, R/o Kaschipora.
Both drivers, who had fled the spot, have been arrested, and both vehicles have been seized. Further investigation is underway, spokesperson added.
Kulgam Police appealed to motorists not to flee accident sites, to immediately inform the Police and ensure timely medical assistance to the injured. They advised heavy vehicle drivers to maintain safe speeds and exercise due caution.
