Police in Budgam have solved a hit and run case within hours by arresting an accused person involved in the commission of crime and also seized the vehicle.
Police Post Soibugh received an information at about 10:30 am, an accident was reported at Hakermullah Budgam, wherein an unknown vehicle hit and injured a pedestrian namely Iman Gulzar age about 15 years, daughter of Gulzar Ahmed Hajam resident of Harkarmulla Budgam. The injured was taken to JVC Hospital for treatment where she succumbed to her injuries.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR number 381/2022 under relevant sections of law was registered in Police Station Budgam and investigation was initiated.
Acting swiftly, a police party led by I/C Police Post Soibugh SI Gowhar Ahmad 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 Shahid Nazir son of Nazir Ahmad Hajam resident of Harkarmulla Budgam. He has been shifted to police station where he remains in custody. The vehicle bearing registration No. JK04G-9135 involved in the hit and run case has also been seized. Further investigation of the case is in progress.
“Our efforts should assure community members that Police is resolved to act tough against the individuals involved in criminal activities,” the police statement said. (KNS)
