BARAMULLA, OCT 25: In a swift breakthrough, Sheeri Police solved a fatal road accident case within three hours of receiving information, apprehending the accused driver and seizing the vehicle allegedly involved in the death of a 45-year-old woman on the Malpora–Heewan road in Baramulla district.
The deceased, identified as Gulshan, wife of Mohd. Ramzan and a resident of Malpora, was reportedly hit by a vehicle while on the road. She was subsequently shifted to the Primary Health Centre (PHC) Sheeri by two persons travelling in an LP Bus 407 bearing registration number JK05-7249. However, she succumbed to her injuries and was declared dead at the health facility. Preliminary information indicated that she had sustained head injuries.
Following the incident, Police Station Sheeri launched an investigation to establish the circumstances leading to the woman’s death and identify the vehicle responsible. Although initial information pointed towards the possible involvement of a red-coloured scooty, further investigation and verification of available facts led police to establish the alleged involvement of the passenger vehicle that had transported the injured woman to the hospital.
The vehicle was allegedly being driven by Amir Majeed Sheikh, son of Abdul Majeed Sheikh, a resident of Fatehgarh. Acting on the findings of the investigation, Sheeri Police apprehended the accused driver and seized the vehicle within three hours of the incident being reported.
A case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered at Police Station Sheeri, while further investigation is underway to establish all facts and circumstances surrounding the fatal accident.
The prompt detection of the case highlights the role of timely investigation, verification of initial information and follow-up police action in identifying those allegedly involved in serious road accidents.
Sheeri Police reiterated its commitment to conducting professional investigations, ensuring accountability and bringing those responsible for offences to justice in accordance with the law.
