Elderly Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident in Shopian
Shopian, March 8: An elderly man died after being hit by an unknown vehicle near a petrol pump at Memander area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district, officials said.
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The deceased has been identified as Abdul Gani Bhat, son of Ali Mohammad Bhat, aged about 68 years and a resident of Shahlatoo Shopian.
Officials said the vehicle struck the pedestrian on the roadside, resulting in his death on the spot.
The body was later shifted to District Hospital Shopian for medico-legal formalities.
Police said the driver of the vehicle, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Ganie, son of Ghulam Mohammad Ganie and a resident of Kharwara, has been arrested.
Authorities said a case has been registered and further investigation into the accident is underway. [KNT]