Kulgam, Oct 26, KDC: Kulgam Police have solved a hit-and-run case within two hours of the incident by tracing the suspected vehicle and arresting its driver, according to a police press release issued on Monday.
According to the police, an unidentified vehicle allegedly travelling at high speed hit a load carrier on October 25, leaving its occupants seriously injured.
The injured were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment and later referred to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag due to the critical nature of their injuries, the police said.
In connection with the incident, an FIR (No. 203/2026) was registered at Police Station Kulgam under relevant sections of law, and an investigation was initiated, the release said.
Acting swiftly, a police team examined CCTV footage and technical evidence to identify the suspected vehicle. The vehicle was subsequently traced, and the accused driver, identified as Mohammad Asif Lone, son of Abdul Rehman Lone and a resident of Chimmer, DH Pora, was apprehended from the Chimmer area within two hours of the incident, according to the police.
Police said further investigation is underway to establish all relevant facts and complete the necessary legal formalities. (KDC)
