SRINAGAR: A 61-year-old man died in Srinagar on Monday after being struck by a vehicle in the Parimpora area. The incident occurred on Monday morning, leading to the immediate death of the victim.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital following the accident. Medical professionals at the facility pronounced him dead upon arrival. The deceased has been identified as Nasrullah Jan Banday, son of Mohammad Hassan Banday, a resident of Hyderpora’s Ibrahim Colony.
Following the incident, the local police registered a case and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident. Authorities are currently working to identify the vehicle and driver involved in the hit-and-run. The investigation aims to ascertain the sequence of events that led to Mr. Banday’s death.
The Parimpora area, a busy commercial hub in Srinagar, has seen traffic-related incidents in the past. Officials have urged motorists to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such tragedies. The police have appealed to the public for any information that could aid in their ongoing investigation.
The death of Nasrullah Jan Banday highlights concerns regarding road safety in urban areas of the Kashmir Valley. Authorities are expected to review traffic management protocols in accident-prone zones. Further details are anticipated as the police investigation progresses.
The Chenab Times News Desk