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Awantipora police solves hit and Run case with in 24 Hours Driver apprehended vehicles seized
NAZIR Ahmad Sofi
**Awantipora Police Solves Hit and Run Case Within 24 Hours; Driver Apprehended, Vehicle Seized**
Awantipora
02 November 2026:
Acting swiftly on a hit-and-run incident reported from Kharmode, Awantipora, Police District Awantipora solved the case within 24 hours of its occurrence.
During the incident, one lady namely Jana Begum, resident of Akad, Anantnag, sustained injuries. She was initially shifted to PHC Awantipora for medical treatment and subsequently referred to SMHS Hospital, Srinagar, for further treatment.
In this connection, FIR No. 258/2026 was registered at Police Station Awantipora and investigation was taken up. During the course of investigation, a police team headed by SHO Police Station Awantipora, Inspector Abdul Rashid, employed modern investigative techniques, including analysis of CCTV footage, technical surveillance and human intelligence, to identify and trace the vehicle involved in the incident.
Through prompt action and sustained investigative efforts, the vehicle involved in the accident was successfully traced and seized, while the driver was apprehended within 24 hours of the incident.
The apprehended driver has been identified as **Aamir Yousuf S/o Mohd Yousuf Wani, R/o Bagender, Tral.**
Further investigation into the case is underway.
Awantipora Police urges the general public to report any criminal or suspicious activities through **Police Helpline No. 7051404859**. Public cooperation is vital in maintaining peace.
**Awantipora Police reiterates its commitment to prompt response, professional investigation and ensuring accountability in road accident cases.**
Awantipora
02 November 2026:
Acting swiftly on a hit-and-run incident reported from Kharmode, Awantipora, Police District Awantipora solved the case within 24 hours of its occurrence.
During the incident, one lady namely Jana Begum, resident of Akad, Anantnag, sustained injuries. She was initially shifted to PHC Awantipora for medical treatment and subsequently referred to SMHS Hospital, Srinagar, for further treatment.
In this connection, FIR No. 258/2026 was registered at Police Station Awantipora and investigation was taken up. During the course of investigation, a police team headed by SHO Police Station Awantipora, Inspector Abdul Rashid, employed modern investigative techniques, including analysis of CCTV footage, technical surveillance and human intelligence, to identify and trace the vehicle involved in the incident.
Through prompt action and sustained investigative efforts, the vehicle involved in the accident was successfully traced and seized, while the driver was apprehended within 24 hours of the incident.
The apprehended driver has been identified as **Aamir Yousuf S/o Mohd Yousuf Wani, R/o Bagender, Tral.**
Further investigation into the case is underway.
Awantipora Police urges the general public to report any criminal or suspicious activities through **Police Helpline No. 7051404859**. Public cooperation is vital in maintaining peace.
**Awantipora Police reiterates its commitment to prompt response, professional investigation and ensuring accountability in road accident cases.**