PULWAMA: Jammu and Kashmir Police have solved a nearly two-month-old fatal hit-and-run case in Pulwama with the seizure of the vehicle involved in the accident and the arrest of its alleged driver.
According to police, the case dates back to September 4, 2026, when an unidentified vehicle hit a pedestrian at Babhar area of Pulwama district, resulting in his death on the spot. The deceased was identified as Inthakab Khan, son of Sheraz Khan, a resident of Rajouri.
Following the incident, the driver allegedly fled the scene under the cover of darkness, leaving behind no immediate clue about the vehicle involved.
Police Station Pulwama subsequently registered FIR No. 161/2026 under Sections 281 and 125(A) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and initiated an investigation into the accident.
Police said the investigating team pursued multiple leads, used technical assistance and carried out sustained efforts to identify the vehicle and trace its driver.
The investigation eventually led to the identification of the offending vehicle as a Hyundai Venue bearing registration number JK13F-9915, which was seized on October 30.
The alleged driver, identified as Asif Illahi, son of Ghulam Mohidin, a resident of Shadimarg, was also arrested in connection with the case.
Police said the investigation had led to the detection of the case after nearly two months, with further legal proceedings to follow.
