Man killed after hit by truck in Bandipora’s Sumbal

Bandipora, Dec 22: A 29-year-old man was killed after he was hit by a truck at Sumbal in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Thursday.
An official told Rising Kashmir that a speedy truck bearing registration number JK05A-2667 entered sumo stand Sumbal and hit a man, resulting in critical injuries to him following which he was rushed to a nearby hospital.
Medical Superintendent CHC Hajin, Dr Muzaffer confirmed to Rising Kashmir that he was brought to CHC Sumbal for treatment, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
The official identified the deceased as Ajaz Ahmad of Markundal area of Sumbal.
A police official told Rising Kashmir that they have registered a case in this regard and have taken up further investigation.
He said that the truck has been seized, while its driver has also been arrested.