Police on Saturday arrested two truck drivers accused of being involved in a hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a scooty rider in Qazigund, South Kashmir. The drivers have been identified as Sonu Singh, son of Dharmindher Singh from Barnala, and Arshpreet Singh, son of Jagsir Singh from Ludhiana. Both were driving trucks with registration numbers PB10JA-1651 and PB06BD-7171.
According to officials, the duo fled the scene after their vehicles struck a scooty rider in the early hours of Friday near the Walnut Factory in Qazigund. The victim, Mohd Iqbal Sheikh of Qewa Qazigund, died on the spot due to the impact.
Police registered a case under FIR No. 241/2025 at Police Station Qazigund and launched an investigation. During the probe, officers analysed CCTV footage from the area, which helped them trace the trucks involved in the accident. A special team was then formed, leading to the arrest of both drivers.
Police said they are committed to ensuring road safety and will continue to act strictly against anyone found violating traffic rules or risking public lives. Further legal proceedings in the case are underway.
