KULGAM, OCT 20: Jammu and Kashmir Police have solved a hit-and-run case registered at Police Station Kulgam by identifying and arresting the alleged motorcycle rider involved in the incident through sustained investigative efforts and technical analysis of CCTV footage.
The case pertains to an incident on October 7, 2026, when an unidentified motorcycle struck a pedestrian, Hilal Ahmad Laloo, aged 55, son of Ab Salam Laloo, a resident of Redwani Payeen, Qaimoh, at Brazloo in Kulgam district. Following the incident, a case was registered at Police Station Kulgam under FIR Number 180/2026, under Sections 281 and 125(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and an investigation was initiated to establish the circumstances of the incident and identify the vehicle and its rider.
During the investigation, police pursued various leads and conducted a technical examination of CCTV footage from the relevant area. The analysis helped investigators identify the motorcycle allegedly involved in the incident, bearing registration number JK18E-5599, and trace its rider.
The accused was identified as Burhan Bilal, son of Bilal Ahmad Malla, a resident of Awhatoo. Police subsequently arrested him and seized the motorcycle in connection with the case. Further investigation is underway to establish all relevant facts and complete the necessary legal formalities.
The case highlights the role of CCTV surveillance and technical investigation in tracing vehicles involved in road accidents, particularly incidents in which drivers allegedly leave the scene without stopping to assist the injured or establish their identity.
Kulgam Police reiterated their commitment to ensuring accountability in road accident cases and upholding road safety regulations. Police also urged motorists to drive responsibly, remain vigilant on roads and fulfil their legal and moral responsibilities in the event of an accident.
