Kupwara 03 July 2025:

Acting swiftly on reliable information, Police Station Kupwara registered a case in connection with a road accident that occurred at Tikker, Kupwara. A Scorpio vehicle bearing registration number JK09D-4300, driven by a minor, collided with a Scooty (JK09-5598) and also struck a pedestrian.

The Scooty was being ridden by Ishfaq Ahmad Dar, son of Bashir Ahmad Dar, resident of Dolipora Trehgam, while the pedestrian was identified as Umer Sultan Zargar, son of Mohd Sultan Zargar, resident of Tikker. Both sustained injuries as a result of the accident.

During the course of investigation, it was revealed that the Scorpio was being driven by an underage (minor) individual. In accordance with the law, the father of the minor driver, namely Pervaiz Ahmad Khan, son of Bashir Ahmad Khan, resident of Halmatpora, has been booked under Section 199-A and Section 5/180 of the Motor Vehicles Act for allowing a minor to drive a vehicle and for failing to prevent the act.

Kupwara Police reiterates its commitment to road safety and urges all vehicle owners and parents to ensure that minors are not allowed to drive, as such negligence can endanger lives and lead to serious legal consequences.

By SNS KASHMIR

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