Police solve hit and run case in Awantipora, accused held

Srinagar, Sep 5: Police in Awantipora solved hit and run case within hours by arresting an accused person involved in the commission of crime and also seized the vehicle.
Police Post Toll Plaza received an information at about 2000 hrs, an accident was reported at Chersoo, wherein an unknown vehicle hit and injured a pedestrian namely Rafiq wife of Nazir Ahmad Sheikh resident of Sail Awantipora. The injured was taken to nearby Hospital for treatment and thereafter referred to SMHS Hospital Srinagar for further treatment.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 186/2025 under relevant sections of law was registered in Police Station Awantipora and investigation was initiated.
During investigation, acting swiftly, a police party led by I/C Police Post Toll Plaza started a hot pursuit of the unknown driver and they were successful in arresting the accused driver after hectic efforts within hours of the incident. He has been identified as Jalal-ud-din Bhat son of Lal Bhat resident of Paniwa Bugam Kulgam. He has been shifted to police station where he remains in custody. The vehicle bearing registration No. JK18C-7213 involved in the commission of crime has also been seized.
J&K police reiterates its commitment to ensure swift investigation and accountability in all such cases.