SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district have solved a hit-and-run case registered at Police Station Qazigund in connection with an accident near Ujroo Crossing on November 7, identifying the vehicle involved and booking its driver under relevant provisions of law.
The accident left one person, identified as Zubair Ahmad Kasana, injured. He was initially shifted to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Dooru and later referred to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag for further treatment.
During the investigation, police examined CCTV footage from the accident site and adjoining areas. Inputs gathered during the probe helped investigators identify the vehicle involved in the incident, an Alto bearing registration number JK03Q-6933.
Police subsequently identified its driver as Tariq Ahmad Ganie, a resident of Akingam, Banpora Achabal, and booked him under relevant provisions of law.
Meanwhile, police appealed to motorists to exercise caution and responsibility on the roads, urging them not to flee after accidents but to stop, assist injured persons and inform the police immediately.
Police said assisting accident victims and ensuring timely medical attention was a responsibility of every motorist.
