Sheeri, Baramulla: A nine-year-old girl, Hadiya Shafi, was critically injured in a hit-and-run accident near Sheeri’s main market on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway. The incident occurred late in the evening, and the driver fled the scene.
Hadiya, a Class 3 student at Government Middle School Sheeri Payeen and daughter of Mohammad Shafi Sheikh, was struck by an unidentified vehicle while near the market. Local residents immediately took her to Sheeri Hospital for initial treatment, after which she was referred to Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla due to serious head and mouth injuries. She was later shifted to SKIMS Soura, where she remains in critical condition.
The family has expressed deep concern over the incident, urging authorities to take swift action. “Our daughter was left injured on the road, and the driver fled. We seek justice,” said a family member.
Sheeri Police have registered an FIR and are actively investigating, reviewing CCTV footage and other evidence to identify the vehicle and driver. Authorities have also urged the public to provide any relevant information.
