Police solve hit and run case in Awantipora, accused held

Srinagar, Sep 22: J&K Police have solved a hit and run case by arresting an accused person involved in the commission of crime.
On 17-07-2025, Police Station Awantipora received an information that, an accident was reported at Lethpora, wherein an unknown vehicle hit and injured a pedestrian namely Habibullah Beigh son of Mohd Sultan Beigh resident of Lethpora. The injured was taken to hospital for treatment where he succumbed to his injuries. Accordingly, a case vide FIR number 161/2025 under relevant sections of law was registered in Police Station Awantipora and investigation was initiated.
Acting swiftly, a police party led by SHO Police Station Awantipora Inspector Ajaz Hamd and PSI Dalbir Singh started a hot pursuit of the unknown driver and they were successful in arresting the accused driver after hectic efforts. He has been identified as Raj Kumar son of Krishan Chand resident of Mova Samba Jammu. He has been shifted to police station where he remains in custody. The vehicle bearing registration No. JK21F-4537 involved in the commission of said crime has also been seized.
Our efforts should assure community members that J&K Police is resolved to act tough against the individuals involved in criminal activities.