November 01: J&K Police has successfully solved a fatal hit-and-run case registered at Police Station Pulwama, nearly two months after the incident.
On 04 September 2026, FIR No. 161/2026 under Sections 281 and 125(A) of BNS was registered at Police Station Pulwama following a fatal road accident in which an unidentified vehicle hit a pedestrian at Babhar area, identified as Inthakab Khan, son of Sheraz Khan, resident of Rajouri, resulting in his death on the spot. The driver had fled the scene taking the advantage of darkness, leaving behind no immediate trace of the offending vehicle.
Acting swiftly, the investigating team of Police Station Pulwama pursued multiple investigative leads, technical assistance and undertook sustained efforts to identify and trace the vehicle involved in the accident. Their persistent efforts eventually led to the identification of the offending vehicle, a Hyundai Venue bearing registration No. JK13F-9915, which was seized on October 30, 2026. The accused driver, identified as Asif Illahi, son of Ghulam Mohidin, resident of Shadimarg, has also been arrested in connection with the case.
The successful tracing of the accused and the offending vehicle reflects the dedication, perseverance and professional approach of Police in pursuing investigations and ensuring that the culprits do not evade the law by fleeing the scene.
The successful outcome has been widely appreciated by the general public in general and by the bereaved family in particular , who lauded Police for its sustained efforts, effective investigation and commitment to deliver justice to the bereaved family.
