Police solves hit & run case in Pulwama: Accused along with load carrier arrested

May 17: Police solves hit & run case in Pulwama by arresting an accused person involved in the commission of crime.

On 14/05/2024, Police Post Newa received an information regarding hit & run incident involving an Auto Load Carrier. The vehicle had hit 10-year-old minor girl at Wurwan and fled the scene. The girl was critically injured and subsequently shifted to DH Pulwama.

Regarding the incident, a case was registered under relevant sections of law at PS Pulwama and investigation was initiated. Unfortunately, the injured girl succumbed to her injuries, leading to the invocation of Section 304-A IPC in the case.

During the investigation, available CCTV footage along the road was obtained and thoroughly analysed. After strenuous efforts, the accused driver identified as Imran Ali Mir son of Ali Mohd Mir resident of Sanzipora, B.K. Pora, Budgam has been arrested. During questioning, the accused admitted his involvement in the commission of crime. The involved vehicle, a Mahindra Auto Load Carrier bearing registration no. JK01AD 9301, was also recovered and subsequently seized. Further investigation is going on.